Cauliflower Parmesan
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cauliflower Parmesan
Description
This recipe starts by slicing a large cauliflower into 1-inch thick rounds that are seasoned with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. The slices roast in a hot oven until tender and slightly caramelized around the edges. After roasting, each cauliflower slice is layered with marinara sauce and topped with a fresh slice of mozzarella cheese, then baked again until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
A garlic butter breadcrumb mixture, prepared by cooking butter with minced garlic and seasoned panko breadcrumbs until golden, is sprinkled on top along with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. This topping adds a crunchy, flavorful contrast to the soft roasted cauliflower and creamy melted cheese, rounding out the dish with texture and freshness.
The final dish offers a balanced profile of tender vegetables, rich tomato sauce, melty cheese, and crispy, buttery crumbs with herbal accents. It can be served as a vegetarian main or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower sliced into 1-inch thick slices, large head
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese for topping
- basil for topping, fresh
garlic butter breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 1 garlic minced or pressed, clove
- 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs seasoned
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Slice the cauliflower from the top down, into 1-inch thick slices. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet. Drizzle or brush with the olive oil so it covers the slices. Sprinkle with the italian seasoning and a pinch of salt and pepper all over. Roast the cauliflower for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, spoon the marinara over the cauliflower. Place a slice of the fresh mozzarella on top. Bake for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Remove the cauliflower and top with the breadcrumbs, fresh basil and a sprinkle of parmesan.
garlic butter breadcrumbs
- Heat the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the garlic, cook for a few seconds, then stir in the bread crumbs. Cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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