Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks (Printable)

Roasted cauliflower steaks with a golden, melted cheese crust, easy, vegetarian, and ready in 45 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large cauliflower heads

→ Dairy

02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Pantry

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove leaves from each cauliflower head, trim the stem, and slice into 3/4-inch thick steaks. Reserve loose florets for other use.
03 - Arrange cauliflower steaks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides generously with olive oil and melted butter.
04 - Season steaks evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
05 - Roast in the oven for 20 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and tender.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
07 - Remove baking sheet from the oven and evenly top each steak with the cheese mixture.
08 - Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.
09 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cheese crust creates this irresistible crunch that makes you forget you're eating vegetables
  • These steaks look impressive on the plate but take almost no effort to prepare
  • You get all the satisfaction of a cheesy comfort food without the post-meal heaviness
02 -
  • The steaks will be fragile after roasting, so use a wide spatula to flip and transfer them
  • Don't skip the butter and oil combination, the butter adds flavor while the oil prevents burning at high heat
  • If your steaks are browning too quickly before the cheese melts, tent loosely with foil
03 -
  • Position your oven rack in the upper third position to get the cheese crust golden without overcooking the cauliflower
  • Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes after baking to help them set and make serving easier

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