This Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is the best broccoli dish ever! Perfectly roasted broccoli with crunchy garlic Parmesan coating is a tasty side dish everyone will enjoy!
Broccoli is always a hit around here. We love the Creamy Broccoli with Bacon and the Easy Broccoli Salad.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This is it, people! This is the BEST recipe for roasted broccoli EVER. It's 100% kid-approved and it will turn you into a broccoli lover and actually make you excited about this green vegetable. It is also crazy easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients.
Not only you will devour every broccoli bite but also every single bit of the crunchy garlic Parmesan topping.
We already covered Brussels sprouts and turned them into one tasty dish. Let's do the same with this unpopular vegetable and make it permanent on our menus. This roasted broccoli is the best and tastiest way to cook this vegetable and enjoy it!
I know that sounds like a lot of excitement over a veggie. But trust me. This recipe is the best and the only one you need to actually enjoy eating broccoli. Forget everything you were told about this vegetable that made you skip it in the produce aisle.
Ingredients:
- fresh broccoli: I used medium size heads of broccoli and cut it into florets;
- olive oil: helps the breading stick to the vegetable;
- garlic: I prefer fresh but a powder can be used as well;
- Parmesan cheese: use freshly grated for the best flavor;
- bread crumbs: use plain, Italian style or mix them with panko; you can also make bread crumbs from scratch.
How to roast broccoli?
Roasting vegetables is my favorite way to cook them. I simply take two broccoli heads and chop them into florets. Then I toss the florets with the seasoned oil mixture and Parmesan breadcrumbs and roast in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
This broccoli is out-of-this-world delicious! We serve it with roasted chicken or grilled fish fillets.
Next time you need a simple yet delicious side dish or simply want to eat more broccoli but you are not sure how to make it tasty, try this recipe for Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli and prepare to be amazed!
Helpful Tips!
- Use parchment paper instead of aluminum foil. I use unbleached parchment. The veggies never stick and the cleanup is a breeze!
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. I don't recommend the stuff in a green bottle.
- Use melted butter in place of oil. The broccoli will be so buttery and crispy!
Recipe FAQs:
You can use gluten-free bread crumbs or skip them altogether and use more Parmesan cheese.
I do not recommend frozen broccoli here. Many times frozen broccoli was blanched before freezing. It will have too much moisture and won't crisp up while baking.
Absolutely! Use cauliflower with broccoli or substitute completely.
Yes! If you are using an air fryer to roast broccoli, set the timer to 8 minutes, then check if the broccoli is done. Typically, air frying time is half of the oven roasting time.
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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!
The Best Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium head of broccoli see note
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs plain or Italian style
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Trim broccoli heads and cut into florets. Cut large florets in half.2 medium head of broccoli
- Place broccoli in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, salt, pepper and minced garlic. Toss to coat.4 Tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 3 garlic cloves
- Add Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs and toss to coat.¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Spread broccoli on prepared sheet. If there is any leftover breadcrumb mixture in the bottom of the bowl, sprinkle it over broccoli.
- Roast in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the broccoli is soft and the breadcrumb mixture is golden brown.
- Serve.
Notes
- If you are using already trimmed broccoli, you will need 4 cups.
- You can use 3 teaspoons of minced garlic in olive oil (you can buy it in small jars) in place of fresh garlic cloves.
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Valerie says
Made it last week and making it again tonight. Very good. It’s a keeper.
Anna says
Thank you so much, Valerie!
dolores (dee) says
dear anna-wow what a great side dish with beef or pork chops or a roasted loin thanks for the great recipe. hugs
Anna says
Thank you so much, Dolores! I am so glad you are enjoying the broccoli!
Noelle says
Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for sharing.
Annie says
This worked really well with what i had on hand: 1/3 broccoli and 2/3 cauliflower and panko bread crumbs. My picky 5 year old daughter and 1 year old son gobbled up the cauliflower, which was sweeter perhaps than the broccoli. cleaning was a breeze as well.
I tossed the parchment paper and didnt need to wash the baking tray (it was clean). Thank you for this easy recipe.
Jill_Gallivant says
For an even tastier, healthier version, use ground flax seed instead of the breadcrumbs. Everything else is the same. Most people would never know there wasn't breadcrumbs because the ground flax toasts so such a crispy, nutty, bready, goodness. I use this same parmesan/ground flax seed mixture on top of large slices of eggplant, zucchini, and cauliflower... but this was first time roasting broccoli and it is great. Easy to buy organic ground flaxseed at Whole Foods, I like their 365 brand.
Donna says
Hi - can this be made ahead in order to bring to a dinner?
Debby says
Best broccoli recipe ever! Making for Thanksgiving and wondering if I can make ahead of time.
MK says
Absolutely amazing!! So easy to make and so delicious. This is definitely going on the Thanksgiving menu this year 😀
Robin says
This is absolutely amazing!!! I made it with fresh Parmesan cheese and no bread crumbs, I loved it! Thanks soo much! :0)
Anna says
Thank you, Robin!
Margaret Henry says
If I’m using frozen broccoli should I steam it first then proceed with the recipe?
matt says
Frozen Broccoli will never crisp. The freezing process bursts the cellulose and its destined to be soggy. If it does ever crisp the insides will be mush.
Cecilia says
I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My daughters asked me to make this a regular on our menu. An adjustment I made to this recipe was to eliminate the bread crumbs, as my one daughter can not have gluten. I have never tried this recipe with the bread crumbs; however, the gluten free option was delicious. I think I'm going to try this recipe with cauliflower. Any thoughts?
Brenda says
Just made this recipe tonight. Soooo good! It was a veggie supper. Olathe corn, steamed broccoli, sliced tomatoes and this cauliflower recipe. Mmmmm, mmmm! It’s pretty rich! But went perfectly with what I served it with. Would be good with a grilled steak! Yum! Thx so much for sharing! Love your taste in food!
Janice says
Yum! This will be my go-to broccoli recipe. I served it with baked Cajun garlic butter cod (recipe on google) & rice! Such an amazing dinner! Thanks ‘Crunchy Creamy Sweet’!
Anna says
Thank you so much for trying it, Janice!
Stephanie says
Soooooo good!! This is definitely my new go-to broccoli recipe! I could eat just that for dinner.
Noa says
A really good one, and so simple to make!
Catherine says
Super easy and excellent!!
Kim says
I made this recipe and my family loved it. I added sliced almonds too!
Rhonda says
Amazing recipe! Could hardly stop eating it. Shared with a neighbor & she loved it too!
Didn't have any bread crumbs-so substituted crushed Garlic & Cheese Salad Croutons
delicious & easy!
Anna says
Hi Rhonda! Yay! That's fantastic! I am so glad the broccoli is such a hit! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for the comment. I love that you used croutons as the breading. Smart!
Sarah Jarratt says
I’m sure that your recipe is delicious.
My results were a disappointment. I used the air fryer.
I believe that I cooked the broccoli too
long. The broccoli tasted bitter.
Could over cooking cause broccoli to taste bitter?
Thank you for sharing your recipes.
Anna says
Hi Sarah! Yes, broccoli will be bitter if you roast it for too long. I never tested this recipe in an air fryer, but typically the cooking time would be cut in half. I hope you will try it again soon!
Linda says
Can I used fresh Parmesan cheese?
Anna says
Yes, fresh Parmesan cheese is the best!
Kelli J says
Best ever! I wanted to do something different, came across your recipe and I used crunchy Panko and Wegman's basting oil. I almost ate the entire pan myself. I gave my husband one piece and said sorry "share" is a singer and sometimes actress, I know no other definition. Great recipe!
Kellie says
This made me lol!
Nush says
Whenever I roast broccoli, they always end up getting stuck to the foil paper on the baking tray. Does this ever happen to anyone else? Any tips to avoid this? Thanks!
Hope says
Use parchment paper instead of tin foil.
Eve says
Tried this for my bf and he ate the broccoli before the main dish was finished being prepared 😭 guess it’s a 10/10 from the both of us
Pepperednice says
Use non-stick foil
Dawn King says
I am so excited, this IS literally the best roasted broccoli I've ever eaten. Will only
make it this way from now on. I did let it cook a little longer with my oven turned off because my other food wasn't ready. It was especially crunchy which is my favorite.
Thanks for posting this fantastic recipe.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Dawn! YAY! That's fantastic! I am so happy to know it was a hit! Thank you so much for trying my recipe!
Jackie says
can i use frozen broccoli?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Jackie! Unfortunately, no. Frozen broccoli, when thawed, has too much water and it won't roast properly with the breading.
Jen says
I did it with frozen broccoli and it worked great. I used a little bit extra breading and cheese so that could be why.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Perfect! Thank you so much for letting us know, Jen! Super helpful!
Nancy Bullington says
Can you cook this in an air fryer? I have the one the advertise on tv with the racks.
Anna says
Hi Nancy! Yes, you can cook the broccoli in your air fryer. The cooking time can be probably half the time to roast in the oven, so keep an eye on them.
Veronica says
Absolutely delicious and very easy! Thanks for the recipe.
Nadine says
Very good make again and again
Kathy says
We love roasted veggies and was really excited to try this. We followed the recipe exactly and could not get the bread crumbs and cheese to stay on the broccoli. Help!
Tina says
WOW! I just made these in my air fryer with Panko breadcrumbs. These are amazingly!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Tina! Thank you so much for letting me know! It will be super helpful for those who have air fryer. I can't wait to try it too!
Dawn Slemp says
I just made it with Panko and it is the bomb diggity 😋
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Awesome! Thank you, Dawn!
carynd says
Can you make without the breadcrumbs for a ketogenically friendly version?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yes, you can skip the breadcrumbs. I know some people use pork rinds as a breading option. Hope this helps!
Amber says
This sounds super YUM.. cant wait to try!! Thanks for the delicious recipe, u have a beautiful blog!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you so much, Amber for such sweet comment!
Donna says
Could you do the same thing with cauliflower?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Donna! YES! I make cauliflower like this a lot and we love it. You can even make a mix of broccoli and cauliflower. So delicious!
Cathy says
Seriously the BEST way to eat broccoli!
Lauren says
Now this is how I’m going to get my kids to eat a “green” vegetable
Mel says
Do you think this would work with panko instead of training breadcrumbs?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Mel! Panko will work just fine. The coating will be even crunchier so if you like that, go for it!
Dawn Slemp says
I just made it with Panko and it is the bomb diggity 😋
Jeannie says
What is Panko please?
I am in the UK.
Anna says
Hi Jeanie! Panko is Japanese-style breadcrumbs. It's made from bread without the crust so they are much lighter in color and much coarser. Hope this helps!
Chrissie says
I've never roasted broccoli with breadcrumbs before, and now I'm wondering why!! I can't wait to try this one!
Dorothy says
We love roasted veggies at my house. I am going to add these into the rotation asap! I love the breadcrumbs and cheese!
Sabrina says
This is so perfect on the nights where I don't feel like fighting with them to eat their veggies! Thank you!!
Jen says
I'm lucky that my boys already love broccoli but this twist will make them gobble it up even faster. Looks delicious!