Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks

4.50 from 2 votes

Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks use a steam and roast process that guarantees the most tender cauliflower steaks. Add a spice rub and a combo of parmesan and white cheddar cheese for the most delicious cauliflower topping!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy cauliflower steaks

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 197kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower
3 Tablespoons olive oil
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
cilantro - to serve

Instructions

Prep. Prep a sheet pan with high heat parchment paper. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Prep cauliflower. Remove leaves from the cauliflower and rinse in cold water. Pat dry.
Slice cauliflower into steaks. Cut the cauliflower in half and then into six large steaks (as pictured).
1 head cauliflower
Note: Four of the steaks will have the core in tact if you cut fairly thin. The other two are combos of partial steaks that do not have the core.
Mix the coating. Add the olive oil, melted butter, and seasonings to a small mixing bowl. Brush each cauliflower steak with the mixture to coat the tops and sides, and place on prepared pan.
3 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Steam. Cover the pan with some foil and cook for about 15 minutes. This will allow the cauliflower to cook before adding the cheesy crispiness in the next step.
Add cheese. Add the shredded parmesan cheese and white cheddar cheese to the cauliflower.
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Roast. Bake the cauliflower (UNCOVERED) for another 15 minutes or until fork tender.
Serve. Serve with some chopped cilantro.
cilantro

Notes

You can microwave the leftovers, but if you want a crispy texture, you'll need to broil them in the oven. Add some extra parmesan cheese to the tops and broil for a couple of minutes.

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