Whole Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 large Head of cauliflower (leaves and stem trimmed) 🥦
- 3 tbsp Olive oil or melted butter 🫗
- ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Garlic powder 🧄
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika (for that beautiful golden color!) 🌶️
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂🖤
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Veggie: Trim the bottom of the cauliflower so it sits flat and remove any green leaves. 🥦✂️✨
- The Flavor Rub: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. 🥣🌪️🎨
- Coat Thoroughly: Place the cauliflower on a foil-lined baking sheet. Brush the oil mixture all over the head, ensuring every nook and cranny is covered! 🖌️💎🙌
- The Cheesy Crust: Generously press the grated Parmesan cheese onto the surface of the cauliflower. It will create a delicious “breaded” effect as it bakes! 🧀🤝🤤
- Bake to Perfection: Bake at 400°F for 35–45 minutes. ⏲️📈🔥
- Golden Glow: Roast until the cauliflower is fork-tender and the outside is beautifully toasted and golden-brown as seen in the photo! 🥦🎯✨
- Serve: Slice into thick “steaks” or wedges and serve hot! 🍽️😋🧤✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Tender” Secret: If the outside is browning too fast but the center is still firm, loosely tent the cauliflower with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking! 🛡️🥦💎
- The “Flavor” Hack: Squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the cauliflower right before serving to brighten up the savory Parmesan flavors! 🍋🎯✨
