Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is a super simple side dish recipe that comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with everything!
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower is my newest baked veggie obsession! This simple side dish is so easy to make with virtually no clean-up!
Not only is this a delicious vegetable side dish, but it can also double as a vegetarian chicken nugget! Winning!
One of my favorite easy side dishes to make during the week are my Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.
I am not kidding when I say that I make them at least 3 times a month. And that’s saying a lot for a food blogger, who has a high turn-over of recipe testing.
It hit me the other day that, if I like roasted cauliflower AND my parmesan roasted potatoes, why not try to make the same recipe, but with a little twist of cauliflower?
I mean, less carbs on a weekday is never a bad thing, right?
You guys – I made a whole head of cauliflower and between my and my 4 kids, we devoured every last bite.
Here’s the best part – There are virtually no dishes to clean up!
I place my cauliflower florets in a large zip close bag, add a little olive oil, toss to coat and then add the rest of the ingredients.
Shake it all up and pour it onto a lightly greased, foil lined pan.
Pop it in the oven and roast away!
I can’t even tell you how much I LOVE this stuff.
I made a whole head of cauliflower the next day for lunch… for just me…
Yeah.
Here are some more Roasted Vegetable Side Dishes:
- Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
- Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots
You’ll definitely want to add this recipe to your weekly rotation.
Sharing is up to you. 😉
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Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 7 cups cauliflower florets, cut to bite sized pieces
- 3 to 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray liberally with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Combine the cauliflower and olive oil in a large zip close bag and shake to coat.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bag and shake until coated, pressing slightly to help the breading stick. Pour onto the baking sheet and spray the tops of the cauliflower with cooking spray and bake for 10 minutes. Stir the cauliflower and continue to bake an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown and tender. Serve hot. Enjoy!
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dan vanhamme
i need idea to replace the breadcrumbs maybe pork rinds? im looking to make this even lower carb
Therence
I would love to try this recipe NEXT weekend.. when my BF come home after our sunday winter hike.. Cozy up with some light beer. An amazingingly healthier substitute to a deep fried popcorn chicken,, thank you for sharing your recipe..
JO ANN WEEKS
HI AM LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING YOUR RECIPES THEY LOOK YUMMY
JO ANN WEEKS
cannot wait to try your cauliflower recipe it look so yummy
Carleen Bruce
Is there anything I could replace the bread crumbs with so it could be low carb?
Staci
I eas in a hurry so combined the cauliflower, olive oil, and parmesan crusted Shake ‘n Bake! Baked as directed and YUMMO!!
Shawn
Awesome! What a great idea!
Pili
how could I make this same recipe with frozen cauliflower? How would the cooking time change? I’m dying to make it and have the frozen ones in the freezer.
Leah
Great recipe! Thank you. Really people? Four kids, I’m sure you do too many dishes already, use the bag! I didn’t know God was contracting out people from Earth to do some judging for him!? Shame on You! Stay awesome Shawn.
Shawn
Thanks Leah! I’m so glad you liked them! 🙂
Kathy
Don’t get why you have to waste a plastic bag for this. It can easily be mixed in a bowl. A bit consciousness about our environment would be appreciated. But I will try and his recipe.
Bec
Totally thought the same thing! Ditch the single-use plastic bag and just wash a bowl. Nonetheless the recipe is great.
Melda
Can you substitute panko for the breadcrumbs?
Shawn
Yup!
Jan
I used to make these just as the recipe calls for. My husband can no longer eat cheese or the breading. I just used a half packet of dry ranch dressing instead of any of the other seasonings. The ranch gives it a really great flavor!
Cindy
This is my new favorite veggie recipe! So delicious! Made a few batches for a family gathering and I hope I have enough! Didn’t want to serve the darker pieces so I thought I better eat them. LOL.
By the way, I used a convection oven set at 400 – 10 minutes, stirred, then another 10 minutes. Turned out perfect!
Shawn
Nice! I have a convection oven too, but always use the standard settings when testing recipes for the blog, as most people don’t have a convection oven. So glad you enjoyed them!
Diane
I joined this site and cannot print this recipe. I wish to unsubscribe.
Wendy
Are you serious???
Click where it says “Print Recipe”.
T Sullivan
I had to go to my laptop to print. Couldn’t print from my iPhone or ipad.
Jessica
Oh…my…goodness. This was DELICIOUS! I’m eating it and doing a happy dance at the same time. Thank you for this recipe.
Venie
Loved it, only thing I will do differently next time and so good there will be a next time I will use a little less bread crumbs, maybe 3/4c. Thank you for sharing.
laurie
wow i just finished the comments from all the way back to July 15! sounds like a lot have changed how they do it…are there really that many carbs in bread crumbs and all the complaints about a plastic bag….or that you wash and reuse…really people you all need to get a life…Shawn thank you for sharing your recipe…i will try it as written. i did wonder about the shake parmasen cheese if that was what you meant…but by reading all the comments i found no you meant fresh…so to the store i
go. thanks again
Pam Farmer
I am going to try the almond flour for the breading instead of bread crumbs.., low carbs and gluten free for those that need that.
Georgia Langbehn
Did you try the almond flour? How did it turn out?
Eloise Cox
I make roasted cauliflower a lot, usually use a big popcorn bowl, used a plastic bag last time, bag coats better and less mess. I use olive oil, salt, pepper, turmeric, garlic powder and onion powder. Never used bread crumbs or parmesan cheese. bake for 25 min. I think I will add the parmesan cheese and skip the bread crumbs, experiment with it for a Thanksgiving side. This is a great side dish and healthy. I use celtic sea salt or pink himalayan salt.
Jacky reed
Stupid question i know but can another tell me where they managed to buy Italian breadcrumbs or if I bought plain ones what herbs would I add to it please
Cheryl
You can buy Italian Bread Crumbs at any grocery store. Much easier. Look up Progresso Bread Crumbs Italian Style. I added a link below but not sure if it will work.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Progresso-Italian-Style-Bread-Crumbs-40-oz-Canister/10320644?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227009373208&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=66579208832&wl4=aud-310687322322:pla-57785928466&wl5=9028796&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=10320644&wl13=&veh=sem
Janet
Could you omit the crumbs for those who are gluten andand carb free music?
Eloise Cox
I make mine without bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, add turmeric and onion powder and pepper.
Karen Schlichtmann
do you have measurements of what you use please I have not ever used turmeric in cooking before Is it good? Thank you 🙂
Jan
Absolutely! I will use either a packet of dry ranch dressing or salt, pepper, and a little chili powder.
Marnie Spencer
This looks awesome. By chance do you know the nutrition facts on this recipe?
Unfortunately I have to be careful with amount of salt, sugar etc….. Thank you,
Judy in Texas
Great recipe — love all the comments and alternative recipes. Parmesan has lots of sodium which many of us should not onsume. Regarding washing the bag and reusing — if we don’t judge other sfor their choices this world would be a much nicer place. It is not our business to tell the blogger what to do in her home — would you like her to come to your home and monitor your kitchen or home habits?
Jeannie
I found this a bit bland. But I’m assuming it is because I didn’t have Italian bread crumbs so I just used regular. Or it could be I had a small head of cauliflower so it seemed to be too many bread crumbs. Im going to try it again.
Thoughts Shawn?
Mara
I added other spices to the mix
Karen
And yet another plastic bag going to the landfill:(
Justina
So mix it in a bowl you troll
Charlie"
I agree with Justina !!!! But “troll” would be replaced with “Du-u-u-u-uhhhh !!!”
Peg
You are reading my mind. Glad that you said this!
bronwyn mccutcheon
my mind too
Rick Westlund
This as Delicious. Will make it again.
Rick Westlund
Saw this today, Tried it with our Grilled 1/2 Chicken. great side dish. We ate the whole thing. Keeping the recipe
carol
do you think you could put this in a crock pot after cooking to keep it warm at a potluck
Robyn Luck
Next time I will use grated parm cheese…I did not like all the extra cheese on
the sheet that fell off
Jo
I put the ingredients into my LoseIt recipes and it said it would be 1063 calories per serving (figuring 6 servings for the recipe as written).
Shawn
I just threw all the measurements into My Fitness Pal and it came out to 247 calories per serving.
Donis
I just put all the ingredients into my fitbit and it came out to 288 calories.
Connie
Is that 288 in the full batch.
Kimmi
Hi Shawn,
Great recipe. Can it be made with frozen cauliflower?
Shawn
This is best with fresh cauliflower, but frozen can be used in a pinch. Just make sure to roast long enough to evaporate all the excess moisture.
Stacy
1 or 2 heads to make 7 cups?
Shawn
I usually just use 1 head.
T. Leonard
Please use a mixing bowl and encourage others to do the same and not to throw plastic bags away. You are in a wonderful position to set an example of good for the planet. Use it for the benefit of all!
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
Karen
My thoughts exactly.
moriah White
I need to eat my veggies on the slightly soft side. My body does not digest raw or even partially veggies well. Is the cauliflower soft? I wonder about adding ranch seasoning????
Shawn
The longer you roast them, the softer they’ll become. They aren’t crunchy.
Kimberly
Could I use frozen cauliflower?
Debbie
Have you made it without bread crumbs?
Shawn
I haven’t tried it without the breadcrumbs, but I’m sure it would be great.
Patty
I have made it without breadcrumbs and it was still good!!!
Deb
Washing and reusing the bag is not that difficult, either. I do it all the time.
bronwyn mccutcheon
so do i
Jenna Teacher
your over use of single use plastic bags is disturbing. Washing a bowl is not that difficult.
Bonnie Slaght
Is the use of washing water less of a drain on the universe ? I usually consider the bag and the dishwater usage about even.
Terry
Exactly. Some of these people are ridiculous. I’ll use the plastic bag., any day. Look at the energy it takes to heat your water to sanitizing temperature, the cost of soap, and the energy to wash and dry the kitchen towel to clean the bowl. Plus, you can always store the leftovers in the bag, since you’re not using any raw meat or eggs in it. If you’re worried about some particles of grated cheese that may have remained in bag from prep, just toss the empty bag into refrigerator until ready to put away leftovers. If they’re so worried about land fills, quit using pampers on babies and go back to old fashioned cloth diapers. Now, there’s a landfill problem. LOL