This is not your regular cauliflower! Simple roasted cauliflower coated with garlic butter, parmesan, mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs will become your new way of eating cauliflower.
Your family will be asking for cauliflower all the time once they taste this cheesy cauliflower! Everyone loves to scrape up the crispy cheesy bits that caramelize on the baking sheet around the cauliflower pieces. Maybe that’s the best part!
Cauliflower is one of the most underrated vegetables and is often overshadowed by broccoli. It’s healthy for you and contains a significant source of nutrients. Very plain on its own but try this recipe where it’s jazzed up with garlic butter, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, breadcrumbs and seasonings and something magical happens! You’ll fall in love with cauliflower.
Ingredients needed
- Butter
- Garlic
- Cauliflower
- Parmesan cheese
- Mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- Oregano, thyme, garlic powder & paprika
How to make
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper
- In a small saucepan melt the butter with the garlic and cook until fragrant
- Core the cauliflower into florets
- Transfer the cauliflower to a large bowl
- In a medium bowl combine the Parmesan, mozzarella, breadcrumbs and seasonings
- Pour the warm garlic butter over the cauliflower and toss to coat the cauliflower
- Pour ¾’s of the Parmesan mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat
- Arrange cauliflower on prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan mixture
This cauliflower is:
- Buttery
- Cheesy
- Crispy
- Savoury
- Healthy
- Easy
Can this be made ahead?
You can prepare the cauliflower to Step 7 up to 1 hour ahead. Leave it at room temperature on the baking sheet and then bake it as directed when needed. Another option is to bake the cauliflower 1 hour ahead of the time needed, leave it on the baking sheet and reheat it for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Tips for best results
- Be sure and line the baking sheet with parchment paper – this will ensure easy cleanup
- Cut the cauliflower florets into uniform size pieces so they all cook at the same time
- One medium cauliflower will yield about 7 to 8 cups of florets
- For more than the suggested amount of cauliflower, increase the butter by ¼ cup
- Pour warm garlic butter over the cauliflower to ensure the Parmesan mixture will adhere
- Sprinkle all the remaining and excess Parmesan mixture over the cauliflower
- Start with the oven heat at 375 degrees F and watch for browning; if browning quickly, reduce heat to 350
- The cauliflower should be cooked just to tender crisp, not much longer or it will become stodgy
- Serve the cauliflower right off the baking sheet or transfer it to a platter
- Can be eaten warm or at room temperature
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven to ensure crispiness
This perfect tender crisp Parmesan roasted cauliflower is quick and easy to make. A delicious side dish, snack or appetizer that will become a go-to for your family and guests.
Recipe
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Easy roasted cauliflower coated with garlic butter, parmesan, mozzarella and seasoned breadcrumbs that melts and crisps as it bakes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium cauliflower cut into about 7 - 8 cups of florets
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup finely shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley plus more for garnish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet by lining the bottom with parchment paper.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, add garlic and cook just until the garlic is fragrant. Keep warm.
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Meanwhile, core the cauliflower and cut it into about 7 – 8 cups of florets. Place florets in a large bowl.
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In a medium bowl combine Parmesan, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika and parsley.
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Pour warm melted butter over the cauliflower in the large bowl and toss well to combine, ensuring that every piece is coated.
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Sprinkle about ¾’s of the Parmesan crumbs over the cauliflower and toss well to combine, ensuring that every piece is coated. Some of the crumbs will drop to the bottom of the bowl.
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Arrange the coated cauliflower pieces on the prepared baking sheet, in one layer, spaced out. Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan crumbs as well as any of the crumbs that dropped to the bottom of the large bowl.
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Bake for 30 – 35 minutes until the cauliflower is fork tender and the Parmesan coating is golden brown. If browning too quickly, reduce heat to 350 degrees F. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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