Whole-Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower

Name: Whole-Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower (leaves trimmed); 4 tbsp melted butter; 2 clove garlic (grated); 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Parsley, lemon

Prep 10 min Cook 1 hr Total 1 hr 10 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 12, 2026 · Updated Oct 12, 2026

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Par-boiling the whole head ensures the center is tender by the time the outside browns.

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower leaves trimmed
4 tbsp melted butter
2 clove garlic grated
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Parsley, lemon

Method

01

Heat oven to 425°F. Simmer cauliflower in salted water 6 minutes; drain well.
02

Brush with garlic butter, salt and paprika.
03

Roast 40–45 minutes, basting, until a knife slides in.
04

Pack Parmesan on top and roast 8 minutes more until golden. Finish with parsley and lemon.

Notes & swaps

Par-boiling the whole head ensures the center is tender by the time the outside browns.

Whole-Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower

Ingredients

Method

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