Cauliflower Parmesan - a yummy meatless entrée or a side dish

Thumbing through the March/April 2023 issue of the Food Network Magazine that arrived this week, Barry noticed this recipe and requested it for dinner. Although it could very well serve as a side dish, we used it as a meatless entrée and didn’t miss the meat. This recipe is definitely a keeper! 

Cauliflower Parmesan     4 servings

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup breadcrumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 cups marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

1. Preheat the oven to 425˚. Toss the cauliflower florets with the melted butter and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and ¼ cup parmesan; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. 
2. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast until tender and crisp, anywhere from 25 to 35 minutes depending on the thickness of the florets.
   
   
   
   
3. Switch the oven to broil. 
4. Transfer the cauliflower to a 3-quart baking dish. Top with the marinara sauce, mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup parmesan. Broil until bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. 
5. Top with chopped parsley.

Recipe without photos . . . Cauliflower Parmesan     4 servings

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup breadcrumbs

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 cups marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Chopped fresh parsley, for topping

1. Preheat the oven to 425˚. Toss the cauliflower florets with the melted butter and olive oil in a large bowl. Add the breadcrumbs and ¼ cup parmesan; season with salt and pepper and toss to combine. 
2. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and roast until tender and crisp, anywhere from 25 to 35 minutes depending on the thickness of the florets.
3. Switch the oven to broil. 
4. Transfer the cauliflower to a 3-quart baking dish. Top with the marinara sauce, mozzarella and remaining ¼ cup parmesan. Broil until bubbling, 3 to 4 minutes. 
5. Top with chopped parsley.