PrintUltimate Crispy Garlic Butter Roasted Cauliflower
This recipe shows you how to roast cauliflower until it is tender inside and crispy outside, coated in a rich, savory garlic butter sauce. It is a simple yet flavorful vegetable side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced fine
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for topping)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Dry the cauliflower florets thoroughly using paper towels. Removing excess moisture helps achieve crispy edges.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. This creates your garlic butter sauce.
- Add the dried cauliflower florets to the bowl and toss well until every piece is evenly coated in the garlic butter mixture.
- Spread the coated cauliflower in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary to ensure proper roasting and crisping.
- Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, tossing the cauliflower halfway through the cooking time. The cauliflower is done when it is tender when pierced with a fork and the edges are nicely browned and crispy.
- Remove the pan from the oven. If using, immediately sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the hot cauliflower so it melts slightly.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor depth, add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the butter mixture before tossing with the cauliflower.
- If you prefer softer cauliflower, reduce the roasting time by 5 minutes or lower the oven temperature slightly.
- To make this a Keto Roasted Cauliflower Side, skip the optional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15