Ingredients
Cauliflower
- 1 medium cauliflower head
Garlic Butter Mixture
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Breading
- 1 cup Italian or plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400℉ (205℃). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Prep Cauliflower: Remove all the leaves from the cauliflower head, then cut it into florets. Aim for uniform size, slicing larger pieces in half, so they roast evenly.
- Make Garlic Butter: Melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the minced garlic to infuse the butter with flavor.
- Combine Breading Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper thoroughly to ensure even seasoning.
- Coat Cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower floret first into the garlic butter, ensuring it’s well coated, then immediately dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture. Place each breaded piece on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Roast Cauliflower: Bake the breaded cauliflower in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the breading is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately as a delicious and crispy side dish.
Notes
- Use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs for extra flavor or plain breadcrumbs and add Italian herbs if preferred.
- Ensure cauliflower florets are similar in size for even roasting.
- Melt butter gently to avoid burning the garlic.
- For a lower-fat version, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers may lose crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
