Description
This Parmesan Ranch Crusted Cauliflower only requires 3 main ingredients and is really easy to make! This flavorful vegetable side dish is a great way to get kids more interested in cauliflower, and adults love it too. This recipe is easy enough to accompany a weeknight dinner, but also special enough to stand out on the holiday table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sized head of cauliflower
- 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Wash your cauliflower and cut it into bite sized florets. Add the florets to a steamer and steam until cauliflower is fork tender, 5-7 minutes. Remove cauliflower from the steamer and add to a large bowl. Toss the steamed cauliflower with the olive oil and ranch seasoning, until cauliflower is completely coated.
- Evenly sprinkle half of the grated parmesan onto the bottom of a large metal sheet pan. Dump the cauliflower on top of the parmesan cheese and arrange in a single layer. Evenly sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese onto the top of the cauliflower.
- Place in the oven and bake until parmesan cheese is lightly browned and crispy on the bottom, about 15-20 minutes. Allow cheesy cauliflower to cool for a few minutes and then you can use a spatula to scrape it off of the baking sheet. Serve on its own or with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Side, Vegetarian
- Method: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: American