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)

Parboil for Perfect Texture 💧
Blanch cauliflower florets for 3-4 minutes before breading to ensure tender centers while the breadcrumb crust bakes golden and crispy.
Toast the Breadcrumbs First 🟤
Lightly toast seasoned breadcrumbs in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing with oil to deepen flavor and prevent a soggy, pale crust.
Mix Oil with Breadcrumbs 🫒
Combine breadcrumbs with quality olive oil before coating to create an evenly golden, crispy exterior that won't dry out during baking.
Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀
Reserve half your parmesan to sprinkle on top halfway through baking so you get both melted cheese throughout and a golden, crispy top layer.
Use Fresh Cauliflower at Peak Ripeness 🥦
Choose heads with tight, compact florets and no brown spots; they hold their shape better during parboiling and create superior texture in the final dish.