Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar & Parmesan
A comforting and satisfying dish combining crispy roasted cauliflower with bold flavors of cheddar and parmesan, perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cauliflower
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 0.5 tsp chili pepper
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- 8 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Pull the florets from the cauliflower head and slice larger florets in half.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the cauliflower florets and stir to coat.
- Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning, chili pepper, and fresh ground pepper over the florets and toss to combine.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and spread the florets in a single layer.
- Place the baking sheet on the top rack of the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Grate the sharp white cheddar and parmesan cheese.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the cheeses over the roasted cauliflower.
- Optional: return to the oven for a few minutes for more melted cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider using convection baking. Experiment with spices to customize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg