Description
These Delicious Golden Crusted Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks are a delightful combination of crispy, golden-brown edges and a tender, flavorful interior. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a rich, cheesy flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
- Cauliflower: 1 large head, cut into 1-inch thick steaks
- Cheese: 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Breading: 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Seasonings: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Eggs: 2 large eggs, beaten
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each cauliflower steak into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
- Coat the cauliflower steaks in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated steaks on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of each steak and return to the oven until melted.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the cauliflower steaks and coat them in breadcrumbs a day in advance. Store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can also substitute the cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cauliflower steak
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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