Parmesan Cauliflower Bites - Cheesy Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe! (2024)

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Bitesare just seriously delicious cauliflower florets coated in crunchy panko bread crumbs and roasted to a tender deliciousness! The seasoning on these crispy cauliflowers is perfection, and you can serve them with about any meal that you can think of.

Easy Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Bites

If you’ve had steamed broccoli or a simple salad as a side dish one too many times this week, I’ve got a solution to your predicament. That solution is called Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower Bites, and you’re going to love them.

You’ll also be thrilled with how easy these are to make. All you really need is cauliflower, some bread crumbs, eggs, parmesan cheese, and a handful of seasonings. Dip the cauliflower florets in egg, then dip them in the bread crumb mixture, bake, and voila! Dig IN!

This baked cauliflower recipe comes out crispy on the exterior and perfectly tender on the interior. Also, the cheesy parmesan flavor is always a comfort and a delight. So, if you’re trying to figure out how to get picky eaters to consume vegetables, this is a great way to do that. Or, if you’re craving something cheesy and crispy to go alongside dinner, these cauliflower bites will solve that problem, too!

How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Bites

Making these cauliflower bites won’t take more than 30 minutes – and they’re totally low maintenance!

Ingredients

• Eggs: To bind the breading to the cauliflower.
• Bread Crumbs: I like to use panko bread crumbs. Pork rind crumbs will also work if you’re looking for a low carb/keto option.
• Parmesan Cheese: I recommend grated parmesan instead of using shredded.
• Seasoning: Use a mixture of dried oregano, dried basil, dried crushed rosemary, salt, and fresh ground black pepper (to taste).
• Cauliflower: Cut into florets.
• Marinara Sauce: For serving.

Directions

• Preheat Oven to 400˚F: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Whisk the Eggs: Place the eggs in a small mixing bowl and whisk. Set aside.
• Combine the Breading Mixture: In a mixing bowl combine panko crumbs, parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, rosemary, salt, and pepper; mix until well incorporated.
• Bread the Cauliflower: Dip cauliflower florets in the eggs, then roll in the crumb mixture until completely coated. Continue the process with the rest of the florets and transfer them to the previously prepared baking sheet.
• Roast the Cauliflower: Bake for 20 to 24 minutes, or until golden brown and crunchy. Remove from oven and let stand few minutes. Serve with marinara sauce.

Tips for Success

I love making this on busy days because I know everybody will enjoy it, and I don’t have to spend all evening in the kitchen! It’s also a great dish to serve as an appetizer.

• How to Know When the Cauliflower is Done: Aim for a golden-brown color and make sure that the breading has become crispy. Don’t expect the cauliflower itself to be crispy because roasting it makes it tender, but the exterior parmesan coating should be.
• Make the Florets Roughly the Same Size: Doing this ensures that you won’t end up with some overdone and some underdone when you roast them in the oven.
• Play Around with the Spices: If you want some kick to your cauliflower bites, for example, add in a little cayenne or smoked paprika.
• Prepare Ahead of Time: If you want things to go even quicker at dinner time, chop the cauliflower ahead of time, and mix the bread crumb mixture together. Then all you have to do is crack an egg, bread the florets, and bake!
• Air Fryer: Want to cook these in the Air Fryer? Grab my very popular recipe for Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites!

Serving Suggestions

Once you have your crunchy roasted cauliflower, what should you serve with it? I’ve got some suggestions:

• Marinara Sauce: Breaded cauliflower dipped in rich, warm marinara sauce is an experience you need to have! This is also a great thing to serve with the cauliflower if you want it to be an appetizer.
• Chicken: Crispy cauliflower goes great with a chicken dinner! Try something like this Garlic Butter Chicken and Rice recipe.
• Steak: These florets will also go super well with steak or pork. Pair them with a dish like this Air Fryer Steak!
• Salmon: Yep, this cauliflower complements seafood, too. Serve it alongside this Creamy Garlic Dijon Salmon, or another of your favorite fish dinners!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

• Keep any leftover cauliflower bites in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2 days. They are best when eaten fresh from the oven, but they should hold up for a couple of days in the fridge.
• To reheat, warm the oven to 400˚F and bake the leftovers for about 5 minutes, or until crispy and heated through.
• To Freeze: Once they are completely cooled, place the cauliflower bites in freezer bags. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
• When ready to serve, thaw them in the refrigerator, overnight, and then bake at 400˚F for 5 to 7 minutes, or until crispy and heated through.

ENJOY!