Name: Sicilian Baked Cauliflower with Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 5 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 head Cauliflower; 0.75 cup Olive oil; 0.75 cup Seasoned breadcrumbs; 0.75 cup parmesan cheese; 0.75 cup Water; 2 teaspoons All Purpose Seasoning

Sicilian Baked Cauliflower with Cheese cover

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Sicilian Baked Cauliflower with Cheese

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Cut cauliflower into bite size florets.

Place in large bowl and add olive oil. Toss until coated evenly.

Pour water into an oven-proof casserole dish. Add cauliflower.

Mix together breadcrumbs and cheese. Top cauliflower with breadcrumb mixture.

Cover casserole. Bake for 45 minutes or until cauliflower is fork tender.

Remove cover for last 5-10 minutes of baking.

Top with additional cheese before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-blanch for Perfect Texture 🥦
Blanch the cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes before breading to ensure they're tender inside while the coating gets perfectly crispy, preventing undercooked or mushy results.
Toast Breadcrumbs in Oil First 🍞
Mix your seasoned breadcrumbs with olive oil and toast them briefly in a pan before applying to cauliflower for deeper, nuttier flavor and superior golden crispness.
Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀
Reserve half your parmesan for the bottom of the baking dish and half for topping to create a golden crust on both sides and prevent the cheese from burning.
Season Cauliflower Directly 🧂
Season the cauliflower florets with all-purpose seasoning immediately after blanching while still warm, allowing the spices to adhere better than applying only to the breadcrumb coating.
Use High-Quality Olive Oil 🫒
Invest in a good extra-virgin olive oil and drizzle generously over the assembled dish before baking to enhance the authentic Sicilian character and ensure even browning throughout.