Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks
These cheesy cauliflower steaks are one of my favorite ways to enjoy cauliflower. Roasting gives the cauliflower a crispy exterior and a tender center, while the cheesy Parmesan topping adds a rich, nutty flavor. This recipe is easy to make and works perfectly as either a main course or a side dish. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
First, prepare the cauliflower
Prepare all the ingredients. Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and trim the base of the stem if needed. Cut the cauliflower into 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick steaks. Try to keep the slices as even as possible so they cook evenly.
Then, make the cheese mixture
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, half of the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Brush the mixture over both sides of the cauliflower steaks. You can either add all the remaining Parmesan at the end of cooking or sprinkle it over the cauliflower in stages while it bakes.
Finally, bake them
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange the cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese evenly over each steak.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve immediately.
NOTES
- Use a large cauliflower so you can cut thicker steaks that hold together better.
- The smaller florets that fall off during slicing can be roasted alongside the steaks.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts and browns better than pre-grated cheese.
