17 Cauliflower Hacks That Are Better Than Bread

Just kidding, nothing is better than bread. But these are pretty good too.

1. Pizza Crust

Via loveandlemons.com

Pizza can't get where you're at emotionally if you're "not eating bread right now." Use cauliflower to fill the void that only cheesy, meaty pizza can fill. Recipe here.

2. Buffalo “Chicken”

Via toptenlook.com

Cue the un-subtle double take because cauliflower just pulled a "Pretty Woman" and showed up lookin' FINE. Recipe here.

3. Brownies

Via ibreatheimhungry.com

Cauliflower puree is the base ingredient in these brownies that ANY GOOD PARENT would serve in place of those bland little hate-florets at dinnertime. MOM. Recipe here.

4. Tortillas

Via roostblog.com

Lettuce is NOT an adequate substitute for a taco shell. Gluten-free peeps, look at the gift I just gave you. Celebrate me. Recipe here.

5. Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce

Via pinchofyum.com

Pureed and combined with a few less pounds of cheese than usual, cauliflower becomes a creamy alfredo sauce. My entire Italian family just side-stepped several heart attacks. Recipe here.

6. Fried Rice

Via keyingredient.com

Cauliflower just saved you thousands of dollars in MSG-filled take out orders. Maybe it's time to dress cauliflower up and take it somewhere nice FOR ONCE. Recipe here.

7. Tater Tots

Via ibreatheimhungry.com

Making tater tots with cauliflower means you can feel a little better about using these brilliant little gems to mop up entire bottles of ketchup because, really, what else is a tater tot for? Recipe here.

8. Burgers

Via projectfoodie.com

This is no way replicates the experience of biting into a juicy, red-centered burger, but if you're just looking to replicate the shape...I mean....it's very patty-like. Recipe here.

9. Cheddar Dip

Via keyingredient.com

Cauliflower knows it can't be cheese, but if you only have a few, precious ounces of actual cheese left, cauliflower puree gets in there and makes it all last SO much longer (for the greater good, of course). Recipe here.

10. Mashed Potatoes

Via lindawagner.net

Here, cauliflower is disguised as one of the greatest dinnertime comfort foods the world has ever known. Fear it. Recipe here.

11. Ravioli

Via thatjewcancook.com

If you need a vehicle for sneaking cauliflower across the border between a stubborn eater's plate and stomach, cauliflower will quietly hide inside perfect pockets of pasta, effectively fooling the most watchful eye until it's too late for them to do anything about it. Recipe here.

12. Lasagne

Via popularpaleo.com

Cauliflower lasagne noodles want to spoon the excess of meats and cheeses you should now feel free to heap between layers. Recipe here.

13. Couscous

Via roostblog.com

Cauliflower knows you don't really need pasta. It can be anything you want it to be and it will make you happier than pasta ever could! Just, please, love it... Recipe here.

14. Biscuits & Gravy

Via theprimalfoodblog.wordpress.com

No matter what crazy, bread-hating diet you're on, you should always be able to enjoy a decent Southern breakfast because otherwise, what is life? Cauliflower biscuits will make. that. happen. Recipe here.

15. Garlic Bread

Via accordingtol.com

Pizza. Lasagne. Alfredo sauce. How were you supposed to enjoy ANY of those dishes without something as basic as garlic bread? Cauliflower wouldn't do that to you. Cauliflower is better than that. Recipe here.

16. Fritters

Via smittenkitchen.com

Maybe you want a new way to eat cauliflower but you are SO not down with pretending it's bread or pasta. Your solution: just fry it up with a shit ton of butter and some flour. You need to start slow, and cauliflower totally understands. Recipe here.

17. Risotto

Via forkandbeans.com

Just saying the word "risotto" aloud automatically makes a person 9-15 times fancier. You deserve to feel fancy, even if your risotto is made from cauliflower. Shhh...nobody else at the Country Club has to know. Recipe here.