Best Cauliflower Parmesan Recipes

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚F).
• In a bowl or ziploc bag, add the cauliflower florets and olive oil and stir until fully combined.
• Add the garlic powder, salt, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan. Stir until fully coated.
• Spread the cauliflower on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and bake for an additional 10.
• Enjoy!

PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Remove the outer green leaves from the cauliflower and cut the head into florets, discarding the stems. Place the florets on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Toss well. Bake for 30 minutes, tossing once, until the cauliflower is tender and starts to brown. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and Gruyere and bake for 1 to 2 more minutes, just until the cheese melts. Season to taste and serve hot or warm.

PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, mixed herbs, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil; toss until well coated. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
• Roast in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

MUSTARD-PARMESAN WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the bottom of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Remove the leaves from the cauliflower, then trim the stem flush with the bottom of the head so the cauliflower sits flat on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the outside of each head with the cut garlic.
• Whisk together the oil, 3 tablespoons mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl.
• Put the cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet and brush the entire outside and inside with the mustard-oil mixture. Roast the cauliflower until nicely charred and tender (a long skewer inserted in the center of the cauliflower should pass through easily), 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let rest for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the parsley and Parmesan in a small bowl. Brush the outside of the roasted cauliflower heads all over with the remaining 1 tablespoon mustard and generously sprinkle with the Parmesan mixture.
• Cut the cauliflower into thick wedges and serve on plates with a sprinkle of salt, lemon wedges and any extra Parmesan mixture.

PASTA WITH ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Toss cauliflower with garlic cloves, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, tossing at least twice, until cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; set aside.
• Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Transfer pasta to a serving bowl and add cauliflower and butter. Stir in cooking water, a little at a time, until desired creaminess is reached. Add lemon juice and bread crumb mixture, toss, and serve.

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Cut leaves and bottom core off cauliflower. Place in shallow microwaveable baking dish. Add water.
• Microwave on HIGH 8 min.; drain.
• Mix mayo, cheese and garlic until blended; spread onto cauliflower.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until cauliflower is tender and golden brown. Sprinkle with chives.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PANCETTA, OLIVES AND CRISP PARMESAN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place cauliflower on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with 1/4 cup olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well coated. Roast for 15 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk together olives, garlic, lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt. Drizzle in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, whisking well.
• After the cauliflower has roasted for 15 minutes, add pancetta and cumin seeds to pan and gently mix to combine. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and roast for another 15 to 20 minutes, until cauliflower is tender, the pancetta rendered, and cheese is golden brown and crunchy.
• Spoon olive dressing all over roasted cauliflower while still hot and toss to combine. Taste, and add more salt, red-pepper flakes or lemon juice, if needed. Scatter parsley over the top before serving.

BAKED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray; place on a baking sheet and set aside.
• Combine Parmesan cheese, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place cauliflower onto the prepared cooling rack. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a knife, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Broil in the preheated oven until cauliflower is golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

ROASTED PARMESAN GARLIC CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Grease large casserole dish.
• Place olive oil and garlic in large resealable bag.
• Add cauliflower and shake to mix.
• Pour into prepared casserole dish.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Top with Parmesan and parsley and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown.

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut leaves and bottom core off cauliflower. Place in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish and add about 1 inch of water.
• Microwave on high for 8 minutes. Drain.
• Combine mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and garlic in a bowl. Spread onto the cauliflower.
• Bake cauliflower in the preheated oven until tender and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the cauliflower for 2 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to a buttered 9 by 13-inch baking dish and let cool, about 5 minutes.
• In a small skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pancetta. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the flour and stir until combined. Continue stirring for 2 minutes to cook the flour. Slowly add the milk, stirring continuously until the milk has incorporated and there are no lumps. Add the garlic clove and red pepper flakes and stir the sauce over low heat until the mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon. Add the Parmesan, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and the reserved pancetta. Stir to combine. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower to cover. Top with a sprinkling of bread crumbs.
• Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden and the cauliflower is cooked, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
• Cut the head of cauliflower in half. Pluck bite-sized florets from each half. Trim bottoms of florets as necessary.
• In a medium bowl, mix the parmesan crust ingredients.
• In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Dredge the cauliflower in the eggs, then garlic parmesan mixture.
• Lay the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until crispy and browned to your liking.
• Garnish with chopped parsley.
• Enjoy!

BAKED PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place mayonnaise in a large zip-top bag. Add cauliflower; seal bag and shake to coat.
• Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in another large zip-top bag. Add 1/2 of the coated cauliflower; seal bag and shake to coat. Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cauliflower and bread crumb mixture.
• Bake in the preheated until tender and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water and cauliflower in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cook, covered, until cauliflower is soft, 10-12 minutes. Drain., Mash cauliflower to desired consistency. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese, cream, butter and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and, if desired, parsley.

BACON GARLIC PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Pour water in a large bowl; add cauliflower florets. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
• Cook cauliflower in microwave oven on High for 4 minutes. Pour excess water from bowl. Transfer cauliflower to a 12x9-inch baking dish; add mozzarella cheese, bacon, garlic, paprika, pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Gently stir cauliflower mixture to season evenly. Pour cream of mushrooms soup over the cauliflower mixture; stir to coat. Spread French-fried onions over the mixture and top with Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in preheated oven until browned, about 45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

GARLIC-PARMESAN MASHED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a large saucepan; add cauliflower and garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; add the remaining ingredients. Cover and process until smooth., Spoon into a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

ROASTED WILD SALMON WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND CAPERS, PARMESAN-CRUSTED CAULIFLOWER, AND RICE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Season salmon with salt and pepper. Brush lemon and herb seasoning all over both sides of salmon.
• Place salmon on prepared baking sheet. Arrange cauliflower on another baking sheet, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with Parmesan. Roast 15 minutes, until fish is fork tender and cauliflower is golden brown and tender.
• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, basil and capers. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Serve 4 of the salmon fillets with tomato mixture spooned over top. Serve half of the rice and all of the cauliflower with this meal. Reserve extra salmon fillets and extra rice for other meals.

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt butter on medium heat in a large pot. Add the garlic and onion, and sauté 1-2 minutes until onion is translucent. Stir in salt and pepper.
• Add the cauliflower, vegetable broth, and water, then stir.
• Bring to a boil.
• Add the thyme then cover and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and remove the thyme.
• Use an immersion or countertop blender to blend the soup until smooth.
• Mix in vegetarian Parmesan and chives.
• Allow to cool 2 minutes then serve.
• Enjoy!

PARMESAN BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Steps:

• Place the broccoli and cauliflower in a large bowl. Toss with the beaten eggs to coat evenly. Place the Parmesan in a large tray or baking dish and dredge the vegetables in the cheese, pressing to coat evenly.
• Pour olive oil in a large heavy skillet until the olive oil is 1/4-inch deep, about 1/2 cup depending on the size of your skillet. Warm the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, carefully add the Parmesan-coated vegetables. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches, if necessary. Let the vegetables cook until a crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the vegetables only when they easily release from the bottom of the pan. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
• Place the spinach in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. Drizzle the spinach with the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Add the Parmesan coated vegetables. Toss and serve.

TRUFFLE-PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss cauliflower and broccoli with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Place on the baking sheet in a single layer and set the bowl aside.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes, until vegetables are slightly charred and tender, 20 to 23 minutes. Return to the bowl and toss with truffle oil. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.