Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks
An easy to make, low carb side dish that will deliver in big taste.
If you’re asking yourself why make these cauliflower steaks.. the answer is why not? They are quicker to slice up and easier to prep with the oil mixture. You only have to slice the head three times – make sure its in half first though. They will look adorable on your table or plate next to chicken or real steak lol.
So I had this cauliflower on death’s door and I needed a healthyish snack so this was born. I’m so glad I decided to try this version. They were crispy on the outside and perfectly spiced. I ate mine without cheese and it was amazing aka vegan version.
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Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbs parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- optional: fresh parsley garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix the oil, grated parmesan, spices and salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the leaves from the bottom of your cauliflower and leave the stalk in place. Slice the cauliflower in half. Then slice those two pieces in half to create your 'steaks'. Transfer them to your baking sheet and brush all over (top, bottom and sides) with the mixture from step 2. Air fry or bake until the stalk is fork tender and golden brown, about 15 minutes for air fryer (flip half way through), 20 minutes for the oven. Remove from oven and sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Place back in the oven until melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
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I like cauliflower. I don’t love cauliflower. That is, before I found this recipe. In a word, this recipe is FABULOUS.
My only deviation from the recipe was using white cheddar as I didn’t have mozzarella.
Thank you, hungry happens.
Hi Michael, I’m so glad you are now converted to a cauliflower lover lol
But seriously, thanks for trying the recipe and coming back to rate it too!
Aloha from Hawai’i,
Wow! It Looked delicious and made me drool. I love to watch your videos and with delicious healthy recipes.
Thank you so much Leilani!! Cheers!
What a great recipe for cauliflower. I did the recipe exactly and we were all super impressed with this. I am going to take the rest of the cauliflower florets (was a very large head of cauliflower) and will mix all the ingredients and bake as stated. So glad that I visited this site and anxious to see what else there is.
Delicious !!
Dog tested and approved- actually I make everything for both of us
Hard to believe she loves your recipes cuz she never had so many veggies in her diet. Her daddy hated veggies but he’s in heaven maybe jealous he didn’t get to try them.
Keep on making us enjoy our life even though we miss her daddy ❤️🤗
One of the best cauliflower recipes I’ve ever had in my life! Making this again today. I crave this now.
STELLA!!!
I started to make this but after the 2nd cut, a bunch fell apart.
So I had to turn it into something right?
I don’t know what yet but I have ideas thanks to you 😘
Here’s a clue, cauliflower, sweet potatoes and broccol steaming. I got 1 slice of cauliflower
I have just made this cauliflower steak in the oven. It was delicious 😋. First time I eat a baked cauliflower that way.
Thank you for sharing your recipe. Will certainly make it again. Perfect for an evening meal. 🙏
Those Cauliflower were really good !
I did not add the cheese at the end !
Perfection 🙂
Love this recipe! Actually making it a second time so thought I’d leave a review. My husband doesn’t love cauliflower so I put in a few pieces of broccoli for him and it’s as delicious with the broccoli. We don’t add the additional cheese at the end and it still is delicious.
Excellent recipe, very tasty! Thank you for sharing!
These are banging, so tasty
Absolutely Delicious!! Thank you!😊
Going to try this tonight!
Amazing!!! Love your site! Thank you….
Thank you so much! Glad the recipes resonate with you!
Love it. Cooked it in the oven. Easy recipe and taste great. Will be making it again. Thanks heaps
HI Damien, glad you liked the dish! thanks for the rating too!