Best 20 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 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.

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.

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 CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN-PANKO CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Toss panko, Parmesan, cheddar, and 2 Tbsp. butter in a medium bowl until combined. Sprinkle evenly onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake on lower rack until cheese is melted and bubbling and panko is deep golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool. Crumble into small pieces; set aside until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, cut cauliflower into 1/2"-thick steaks (it's okay if the outside ends break apart).
• Whisk garlic, thyme, and remaining 1 cup butter in a medium measuring cup.
• Toss half of cauliflower, half of shallots, 1/2 cup butter mixture, 4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until coated. Repeat with remaining cauliflower, shallots, 1/2 cup butter mixture, 4 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper on another rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing veggies and rotating sheets from top to bottom halfway through, until tender and browned, 45-55 minutes.
• Let cool slightly. Transfer to a platter. Top with reserved crumble and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
• Do Ahead: Uncrumbled panko mixture can be baked 1 day ahead. Wrap baking sheet with plastic and store at room temperature.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a small saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. , Meanwhile, in another small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in the sour cream, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. , Add cauliflower to the cream sauce. Cook and stir over low heat for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.

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.

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.

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.

CHEDDAR PARMESAN CAULIFLOWER BITES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Wrap cauliflower in a clean dish towel, then turn it upside down and bang it against the surface of your counter until you feel the cauliflower crack (be sure to rotate to break it up on all sides).
• Pull florets off of stem and break apart the bigger florets into smaller pieces.
• Microwave florets for 4 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425°F (220˚C).
• In one small bowl, pour flour; in another, whisk two eggs; and in a medium bowl, combine your bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and cheddar cheese.
• Coat each piece in flour, followed by the eggs and finally the bread crumb mixture.
• Spray a baking sheet and place all cauliflower bites in it, then drizzle olive oil over them or spray with cooking spray.
• Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with marinara, ranch, or sour cream.
• Enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Place 1 in. of water in a Dutch oven; add cauliflower. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and pat dry., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt, mustard and pepper until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Add cheese; stir until melted., Place cauliflower in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour sauce over top., For topping, combine the bread crumbs, butter and paprika. Sprinkle over sauce. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In large bowl, combine cauliflower, oil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.
• Transfer cauliflower to large baking sheet and spread into a single layer.
• Roast until cauliflower is golden brown, tossing occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven, place in serving bowl and sprinkle with cheese; toss to mix.
• This is 1 point per each serving.
• Each serving is 3/4 cup.

CAULIFLOWER PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Scatter 2 tablespoons bread crumbs in the bottom of an 11x7x1 1/2-inch baking pan. Place 1/2 the cauliflower over bread crumbs. Pour 1/2 the marinara sauce over cauliflower. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons bread crumbs over sauce. Add remaining cauliflower, marinara, and mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and uncover. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake until Parmesan cheese is golden, about 15 minutes more. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.

PARMESAN-ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut 1 head cauliflower into florets; toss on a large rimmed baking sheet with 1 sliced medium onion, 4 thyme sprigs, 4 unpeeled garlic cloves, and 3 tablespoons olive oil; season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until almost tender, 35-40 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, toss to combine, and roast until cauliflower is tender, 10-12 minutes longer.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place cauliflower florets into a baking dish. Add garlic, squeeze lemon juice over, and drizzle each piece with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until the top is lightly browned, 15 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.