Categories Appetizer Recipes, Easy Recipes, Low Carb Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetarian Recipes

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

by Annmarie

This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower is coated in a crispy garlic Parmesan breading and baked until golden and crunchy in the oven instead of fried. The flavorful coating and crisp texture make it one of those crowd pleasing side dishes that’s hard to stop eating straight from the pan.

Roasting brings out the best in cauliflower, creating a rich flavor and perfectly tender texture inside each bite. Combined with garlic, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, the cauliflower turns irresistibly crispy while still staying light and delicious.

This recipe is a great way to turn simple cauliflower into a flavorful side dish that pairs well with all kinds of meals. The crunchy breaded coating gives every bite plenty of texture, making this one of the most satisfying ways to serve roasted cauliflower.

For the best results, cut the cauliflower into evenly sized florets so everything bakes at the same rate. A zip-top bag can also help speed up the coating process by evenly covering the florets with butter and breading before baking.

For extra flavor, drizzle hot sauce over the cauliflower right after baking for a spicy hot wings-inspired twist that works perfectly with the crispy Parmesan coating.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower is coated in a crispy garlic Parmesan breading and baked until golden and crunchy in the oven instead of fried. The flavorful coating and crisp texture make it one of those crowd pleasing side dishes that’s hard to stop eating straight from the pan.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium cauliflower head
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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Notes

  • This cauliflower can be served as either a side dish or an appetizer, especially with a dipping sauce like ranch.
  • The breading method used in this recipe helps the coating stick better to the cauliflower. Another option is to toss the cauliflower with melted butter in a bowl first, then sprinkle over the breading mixture and gently mix until coated before baking as directed.

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