Roasted Cauliflower Bites
This simple recipe for roasted cauliflower has long been a favorite in my family. It makes as wonderful an appetizer as it does a side dish! So easy and so tasty!
Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Bites
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower head Medium size
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Fresh are always better if you have time, otherwise store-bought works! You can use plain breadcrumbs flavored with Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Parmesan cheese is always best when fresh as well - and buying the cheese grated makes it easy.
- salt - to taste approximately 1/4 tsp
- pepper - to taste approximately 1/4 tsp
- basil (optional) for garnish
- Ranch dressing for dipping...if you serve as an appetizer
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat over to 400 degrees F.
- Remove all leaves from cauliflower head and wash well.
- Cut cauliflower into florets of similar size and place in large bowl.
- Melt butter and in a small bowl in microwave.
- Mince the garlic and stir into the butter.
- In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese.
- Pour butter sauce over cauliflower pieces, mixing well. Then pour breadcrumbs over all, mixing altogether.
- Place breaded pieces of cauliflower on your prepared baking sheet and roast in your preheated oven for 30- 35 minutes, or until the breading turns a golden brown.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with basil if desired, serve and enjoy! If using as an appetizer, serve with ranch dressing (or another favorite dipping sauce!).
NOTES:
1. If you are gluten free, you can eliminate the breadcrumbs – the recipe will still be delicious! You may find the cauliflower bites are done in a little less time if made without the breadcrumbs.
2. If you don’t have a garlic mincer tool, here’s one we really like! Stainless Steel Garlic Press (You don’t need to peel the garlic before pressing it…and also, it’s easy to clean!)