Whole Baked Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower Recipe Will Impress (6 Ingredients) by Donna John

Get fancy with your cauliflower! This easy cauliflower recipe is roasted whole and is garlicy, cheesy and absolutely delicious. This easy baked cauliflower recipe will impress your family and Thanksgiving guests with minimal effort.

To make this easy whole baked cauliflower you will need a head of cauliflower, butter, olive oil, dried Italian seasoning, garlic and Parmesan cheese. The cauliflower bakes in the oven until tender. So easy!

Photo credit (all photos): Donna John

Cauliflower gained popularity when the keto diet was in full swing, but that's not the only reason to eat this vegetable. The health benefits of cauliflower cannot be denied, and they range from aiding in digestion to improving heart health. Cauliflower is also loaded with vitamins and minerals and low in calories.

Variations: Instead of dried Italian seasoning, try Mediterranean seasoning, Greek seasoning, herbes de provence or your favorite dried herbs. Instead of Parmesan, use gouda, gruyere, Romano or your favorite cheese.

Serve this baked cauliflower as a side dish with dinner. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, leaves and stem removed
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the melted butter, olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
   
2. Put the cauliflower into a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.
   
3. Spoon half of the olive oil butter mixture over the cauliflower.
   
4. Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 30 minutes.
   
5. Uncover the cauliflower and bake another 15 minutes. Spoon on the remaining olive oil butter mixture and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake about 5 minutes more. Serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.
   

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