Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Recipe – crispy cauliflower bites with garlic Parmesan breading, baked in the oven instead of fried. So tasty!
Roasting cauliflower is my favorite way of preparing it. This under-rated vegetable has so much to offer and roasting it definitely tops the list. It brings out its delicious flavor and paired with garlic, Parmesan and breadcrumbs create an irresistible dish. To make crunchy breaded cauliflower bites, you can use one of two methods. The final result is irresistible crunchy cauliflower bites!
ROASTED GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER
This Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower is the best idea for a side dish featuring this vegetable. Aside from turning it into a vegetarian, healthy Alfredo sauce, or mashed cauliflower of course.
HOW TO MAKE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER?
- To make the best roasted cauliflower, first cut the cauliflower head into florets, roughly the same size. You can slice the big florets in half, if needed.
- You can either toss the cauliflower with olive oil or melted butter and then sprinkle with the breading mixture and stir to coat. I use this method in my The Best Roasted Broccoli recipe. The other option, that helps prevent any breading from falling off the cauliflower pieces, is to dip each floret into melted butter and then into the breading mixture. I use this method in my Baked Artichoke Hearts recipe and it’s perfect!
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO ROAST CAULIFLOWER IN THE OVEN?
Time of baking cauliflower in the oven depends on the size of the pieces. If you cut the cauliflower head into florets, bite-size pieces, you need to preheat the oven 400 degrees F for 25 to 27 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown. Whole cauliflower will take longer and the timing again will depend on how big the cauliflower head is. For average size head, it may take anywhere from 40 to 50 minutes. Cauliflower steaks take about 15 minutes of baking time.
MORE ROASTED VEGETABLE RECIPES:
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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ROASTED GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER RECIPE
Crispy cauliflower bites with garlic Parmesan breading, baked in the oven instead of fried. So tasty!
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- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium cauliflower head
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Remove all leaves from cauliflower head. Cut cauliflower into florets, all roughly the same size. You can slice the large florets in half, if needed.
Melt butter and in a small bowl. Add garlic and stir in.
Place breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese in another bowl.
- Dip each cauliflower piece into butter first, then to breadcrumbs.
- Place each breaded piece on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until you use up all cauliflower.
- Roast cauliflower for 35 to 32 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown.
Recipe Video
This cauliflower can be served as a side dish or an appetizer along with a dipping sauce, like Ranch. This breading method prevents the coating mixture from falling off the cauliflower pieces. You can also pour the melted butter over cauliflower bites in a bowl and toss gently to coat. Then sprinkle with breading mixture and stir to coat. Bake as instructed in the recipe above.
Sonya says
This cauliflower is so amazing and addictive that my husband and I just can’t get enough of it!!! If you don’t really care for cauliflower, try this and I will bet that you will change your mind. One thing I will recommend, use the Italian bread crumbs.
Just Me says
Second time making this!! I knew how good it was going to be after carefully crafting the first time, so this time I got impatient and dumped everything together in a 13×9 pan – just as good. I ate the entire roast cauliflower by myself- no shame!
Kate says
Anna, ,thank you! I made this exactly as recipe states and it was delicious. It has wonderful flavors.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yay! I am so glad you love it, Kate!
LadySmith says
Delightful appetizers
Marsha says
This is a really good recipe. Have now made multiple times and everyone loves them.
Sharon says
Just made this, using crushed pork rinds and adding Italian Zest seasoning from Flavor God, instead of the carb-heavy bread crumbs! It was amazing!
Kimberly says
How do I make this dish keto friendly?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Skip breadcrumbs and use crushed pork rinds. I hope this helps!
Dave says
We loved this! Simple and easy. Making another batch tonight. Thanks!
Kim says
Awesome, everyone loved it
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Fantastic! Thank you, Kim!
Mary Barron says
Will almond flour work in place of bread crumbs?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Mary! I did not test this recipe with almond flour so I can’t say what the result will be. So sorry!
Vergult Mieke says
Heaven on a rainy day!
Amy says
These look incredible and super crispy! Can’t wait to try this!
Bonnie says
One word: AMAZING! My whole family devoured this cauliflower! It’s requested even as an appetizer! Thank you!!!
Nicole says
Should I flip them half way throu cooking for even browning? Or no need to flip?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
You can check on them and if you think they need to be flipped, do so.
Lauren says
I could eat this roasted cauliflower every day! The breading is so delicious! Thank you for this recipe!
Lisa says
My family and guests loved it!!!! Recommend for sure
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
YAY!! That’s awesome! Thank you so much, Lisa!
Adam says
Right after trying this recipe (LOVE it!! ), I made your roasted broccoli as well and it was a huge hit! Thank you so much!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Adam! That’s fantastic! Thank you so much for making my recipes!