Description
Baked Cauliflower Parmesan is a delicious vegetarian twist on the classic chicken Parmesan. Tender cauliflower steaks or florets are coated in a crispy breadcrumb mixture, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese, and baked to perfection. It’s a flavorful and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a meatless dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Parmesan:
- 1 large head of cauliflower cut into ¾-inch thick steaks or florets
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Coat cauliflower: Dip each cauliflower steak or floret into the egg, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Bake: Place the coated cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spoon marinara sauce over each piece, then top with shredded mozzarella. Bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can make this recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Serve it over spaghetti or alongside a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
