The 5 Absolute Best Frozen Cauliflower Crust Pizzas You Can Find at the Grocery Store

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Pizza night can be an every-night affair, especially in certain parts of the country like New York City/Long Island, New Jersey and maybe Chicago (as a Jersey native and current Long Island resident, I have words about the third one).

However, if you're on a healthy eating kick, you may think it's time to scale back. Might cauliflower-crust pizza offer a middle ground? The low-carb, gluten-free cauliflower-crust pizza became more popular in the mid-to-late-2010s thanks in large part to Gail Becker, a mother of two sons with celiac disease. After some trial and error (and growing tired of the hours-long process), she decided that grocery stores needed a pre-made, frozen option. Say hello to CAULIPOWER.

Since then, other brands have launched their own cauliflower crust pizzas, and the veggie-based option has popped up on restaurant menus, including in places where people travel to eat pizza, like New York City. In 2019, cauliflower pizza leaped from No. 7 to No. 1 on GrubHub's annual "Year in Food" report.

So we know it's popular, but is cauliflower-crust pizza actually healthy, and more importantly, does it taste good? The latter question is up to the tastebuds of the eater, but we dug into the cheesy topic to find the best frozen cauliflower crust pizzas. The best part? They're all widely available, so you can probably find a slice near you.

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Is Cauliflower Crust Pizza Good for You?

Frozen cauliflower crust pizza can be good for you, but various factors play into this answer, including the nutrition facts and the rest of your diet. Cauliflower pizza crust is low-carb and gluten-free, neither of which automatically makes something healthy. The Cleveland Clinic suggests consuming a diet loaded with fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meat and low-fat dairy. Frozen cauliflower pizza may be a part of that. Check the ingredients label for other nutritional info, like sodium content. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg (about a teaspoon) daily.

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Is Cauliflower Crust Pizza Keto?

Cauliflower crust pizza crust is low-carb, so people following the Keto diet often use it to get their pizza fix. The crust is made using cauliflower (as the name implies), eggs, cheese and spices instead of bread.

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5 Best Frozen Cauliflower Pizzas

5. California Pizza Kitchen Uncured Pepperoni, Mushroom & Sausage Frozen Pizza With Cauliflower Crust

California Pizza Kitchen was an early adapter to the cauliflower crust trend, adding it to its menu when it started emerging last decade. But there's no need to head to the chain restaurant to get one. CPK sells them frozen, too, and you can snag them at the grocery store or, even easier, on Amazon. The Uncured Pepperoni, Mushroom and Sausage Frozen Pizza boasts a ton of protein, a cauliflower crust and a 4.6-star Amazon rating. Users declare that the pizza is just crunchy enough and full of flavor.

4. Open Nature Cauliflower-Crust Three-Cheese Pizza

The Open Nature Cauliflower-Crust Three-Cheese Pizza looks like a traditional pie and smells like it after coming out of the oven. It certainly has some familiar elements —a thin crust that one-ups Domino's and a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan. But that crispy crust is made of cauliflower, and fans are calling it "simply delicious." It may not have the huge fan base of the top three picks, but we think it's a hidden gem.

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3. CAULIPOWER Veggie Glow-Up Frozen Pizza

Is the original always best? Mom-founded CAULIPOWER's Veggie Glow-Up Pizza  comes in at No. 3 on our list, but Redditors have made solid cases for the brand's crusts, saying they "hold up well." The Veggie Glow-Up Pizza (CAULIPOWER was really ahead of the TikTok-favorite "glow-up" trend, huh?) recently got a transformation. It now boasts even more produce, like red and yellow bell peppers, onions and zucchini for a fun confetti-like look and a veggie taste adventure in every bie. Amazon fans say it's "surprisingly delicious,"  and "game-changing." And it's not just a few folks who are enthusiastic about this pizza. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of the reviews are 5-stars.

2. Milton's Craft Bakers Gluten-Free Pepperoni Cauliflower Thin Crust Pizza

If you're looking to go light on carbs but heavy on meat, Milton's Craft Bakers Gluten-Free Cauliflower Thin Crust Pizza might be your perfect pie. Uncured pepperoni is salty and a touch spicy, playing excellently with the zesty tomato sauce. A cheese blend of mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan brings everything together.

Walmart shoppers are fans, saying "The cauliflower pizza was crisp and tasted good. It is better than other brands I have tried."

The cauliflower crust isn't even usually an "acquired taste" when digging into Milton's. A newly initiated reviewer raved, "I wasn’t sure about this crust, but it was so great. [It] cooked up perfectly and was nice and crispy—would definitely recommend and buy again."

Of the 712 Walmart reviews, 501 (or more than 70%) are 5-star, with Milton's cauliflower-crust pizza netting an average of 4.6 stars. You won't find much better when searching for a frozen pizza with a cauliflower crust, except...

1. Kirkland Signature Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza

In recent years, Costco has broken many pizza fans' hearts, notably eliminating the much-loved Combo Pizza from its food court menu. Last month, Reddit lit up when a user discovered the Milton’s Craft Bakers Roasted Vegetable Thin & Crispy Cauliflower Crust Pizza had an asterisk, which can mean that it won't be restocked (though it's still unclear if Costco is going to make a change to it or swap the SKU instead of removing it from shelves long-term).

However, others were quick to offer an alternative that may—gasp—be even better: Kirkland's Signature Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza.

Made with a three-cheese blend of mozzarella, Romano and Parmesan cheeses and loaded with veggies, sausage and pepperoni, this freezer favorite hits on numerous food groups—and it's simply delicious. What puts this pizza option over the top, even leapfrogging fan-favorite Milton's, is that It comes in a two-pack—because Costco.

"I had the Kirkland brand regular [gluten-free] pizza, and it was delicious," divulged one Redditor, responding to a fellow fan who declared the Kirkland Signature Cauliflower Crust Pizza was the best around.

Others have simply called it "fire." And a TikToker could barely talk as he gobbled up his. Though he noted the sauce could use an upgrade if he had to pick just one thing, he still gave the pizza an 8.6 out of 10, which easily helps it land in our top spot.

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