This Baked Cheesy Cauliflower is delicious way to jazz up your favorite veggie. Cauliflower florets are drizzled with olive oil, a blend of seasonings, and topped with two kinds of cheese. Baked until tender and oozing with flavor, this easy vegetable will quickly become a new mealtime favorite!
If you have picky eaters in your house, specifically when it comes to vegetables, I have a solution for you…
Top it with CHEESE!
I know, that’s sort of a no-brainer, right? Cheese makes everything better and I’m sticking to it!
I’m not picky when it comes to veggies. I like most everything, especially if it’s seasoned or roasted until crisp. Now, the hubster, that’s a different story. While he does like vegetables, he is pretty picky. Broccoli and cauliflower are a no-go for him, which means that we don’t eat it all that often in my house. Or, if I get the urge to make it, I end up eating it all myself. Not a bad thing though, right?
But, add some cheese, and even the hubster likes his fair share of veggies. Cheese just seems to have magical powers, at least in my mind. The more cheese, the better! Cheddar, mozzarella, brie, feta, gouda, gruyere, havarti…I could go on and on.
So, I’m sure you can probably guess where I’m going with this.
This Baked Cheesy Cauliflower is delicious way to jazz up your favorite veggie. Cauliflower florets are drizzled with olive oil, a blend of seasonings, and topped with two kinds of cheese. Baked until tender and oozing with flavor, this easy vegetable will quickly become a new mealtime favorite!
If you’ve never had cauliflower with cheese before, then you’re totally missing out. And if you have, isn’t it the best?
This Baked Cheesy Cauliflower is my new favorite way to eat this veggie. Not only is it smothered with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses, but it’s also tossed with garlic and Italian seasonings. My two favorites right there, friends.
And just incase you’re wondering, yes, the hubster loved this cauliflower. He even had a second (and maybe third) helping. It’s just that good. Aka: cheese is magical.
Some tips to remember:
- It’s important to make sure the cauliflower florets are coated in olive oil to help it achieve that tender, yet crisp texture.
- The more cheese, the better! This recipe is extremely versatile, so feel free to use your preference of cheese.
So if you’re looking to give that plain cauliflower a makeover, this cheesy cauliflower is sure to be a winner!
Looking for more easy vegetables? I’ve got you covered!
- Roasted Parmesan Herb Sweet Potatoes
- Baked Parmesan Green Bean Fries
- Roasted Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
- Garlic Herb Rice
An Easy Video Tutorial for Baked Cheesy Cauliflower:
Baked Cheesy Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 head fresh cauliflower separated into florets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish or pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place cauliflower florets into a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat, making sure each piece is covered. Spread cauliflower in an even layer in prepared dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Turn cauliflower over, top with cheeses, and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until cauliflower is lightly golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Looks perfect! I need to remember this for my non-veggie-loving husband!
Gayle says
Thanks!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
I love cauliflower. Actually, both hubby and I do and hubby can eat cauliflower and broccoli (and pretty much every other veggie) every.single.day . I’m totally with ya…cheese does make everything better. I love that you used a combination of cheese here. This would make a delicious side, but I could probably make a meal out of just this and some toast 🙂 Pinned, of course. Hope you have a fantastic weekend, my friend and happy upcoming St. Patrick’s Day!
Gayle says
I could definitely make a meal out of jut this too, and toast sides like the perfect side! Thanks so much for the pin and sweet comment, Dawn. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, too!
cakespy says
I love cauliflower, and cauliflower LOVES cheese. This is my favorite thing!!! Plus it’s ridiculously cold here right now so I could use some cozy pick me up food.
Gayle says
This is one of my favorite comfort side dishes…cheese makes everything better, right? 🙂 Thanks for the sweet comment!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
You know what, I need to try your trick (just add cheese) to chickpeas. They are the only thing I just can’t get Boy to love. Although if I get him to love chickpeas, I won’t be able to hoard all the hummus to myself. 😉 Anyways, cauliflower has got to be one of my all time favorite veggies, so these are definitely calling my name, Gayle! I mean, ALL THAT CHEESE!!!! Yaaaaahhhs! I haven’t had breakfast yet, and I big ‘ole bowl of these cheesy florets sound just perfect. I mean, veggies are acceptable for breakfast yet? And cheese is dairy… so I’m thinking THESE for breakfast = winning! Pinned of course! Cheers, friend!
Gayle says
Haha my husband doesn’t like chickpeas either, but I’m not sure that he would eat them with cheese! 🙂 Thanks for the cauliflower love, friend!
Sues says
Ooh la la!! Obviously I’ve always known that cheese is magical, but for some reason, I never add it to veggies and I think that would help my husband, too! He is definitely not into cauliflower… BUT I feel like a lot of it is a) in his head and b) part his desire to have a few things he refuses to eat since I’ve basically converted him into eating almost all foods! In any event, I want to try this even if I’m the only one eating it!!
Gayle says
Haha sounds like your husband and my husband are very similar! Cheese might just help! 🙂 Thanks for the sweet comment, Sues!
Ashley - the recipe rebel says
Haha, yes! Cheese and chocolate make everything better! I actually roasted some asparagus yesterday and sprinkled with parmesan, and my 4 year old told me that that was a good way to get her to eat the “green stuff”. Lol. You are definitely on the right track with this dish!
Gayle says
Asparagus with parmesan is my favorite! Your daughter sure know how to eat her asparagus the right away! 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina says
You have cracked the code! Melty cheese on just about anything is a winner!! 🙂
Gayle says
The more cheese, the better!
Gaila says
Is true! Cheese does make everything better, just like bacon! ???????????????? I’m loving this recipe!
Gayle says
Thanks, Gaila!
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh gosh, just reading about the tender, crispy texture of the cauliflower in this dish is making me drool, big time! So true what you said about toppings–sometimes you just need the right one to get people to eat them! Lol. Love how easy and awesome this recipe is, Gayle! Drooling for sure. Hope you have a splendid weekend! Pinned, of course. 🙂
Gayle says
Thanks, Demeter!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I’m a huge fan of roasted cauliflower but throwing a bunch of cheese into the game changes EVERYTHING! This has GOT to be on my dinner table tonight, Gayle!!
Gayle says
Thanks, Sarah! Isn’t cheese on top the best? 🙂
marcie says
It’s true…add cheese and veggies instantly become more appetizing to picky eaters! I for one will eat them either way, but adding cheese is never a bad thing in my opinion! I’d easily eat this entire batch myself!
Gayle says
Thanks, Marcie! I’m the same, I’ll eat anything without cheese, but with it, it make it even better!
mira says
I love cauliflower, but no-one else in my family does. Can’t wait to make this, looks super delicious! Pinned! (don’t think my previous comment went through)
Gayle says
Thanks, Mira! My husband isn’t the biggest fan of cauliflower either, but top it with cheese and he loves it! 🙂
Michelle | The Secret Ingredient Is says
I don’t mind cauliflower on it’s own – but cheese definitely makes everything better! Great way to sneak in a few more veggies. Love that video too!
Gayle says
Thanks for the kind words, Michelle! Cheese is definitely my secret weapon! 🙂
Zach says
Whats the temperature and cook time for a convection for a convection oven?
Gayle says
Hi Zach! I don’t know the temperature for a convection oven, sorry about that!
Helene Gadoury says
Wow, that’s a beautiful recipe, what can I say, it’s a winner in my home. I especially like the italien spices…mixed with olive oil and cheese, its candy to me. I used jalapeno monterey jack cheese, it was amazing.
Gayle says
I’m so glad to hear that, Helene! Thanks for stopping by and letting me know how it turned out!
Lovada says
Absolutely delicious. I was looking for a new cauliflower recipe and came across this one. I love the extra flavor the Italian seasoning gives it, it takes it up a notch. And the cheese. Oh yes, who doesn’t love stringy cheesy goodness? This was so good I about licked my plate clean. Thanks for the great recipe. This will be added to our rotation for sides.
Gayle says
I’m so happy you enjoyed, Lovada! Thanks for stopping by!
Cindy says
Made this as a side dish for Thanksgiving. It turned out great. It was very easy to make and tasty! One trick I use though is instead of mixing in a bowl to coat, I put it in a ziploc bag and shake. It is so much easier and no mess to clean up. Keep the easy, low carb recipes coming.
Gayle says
Thanks for sharing the tip, Cindy! So glad you enjoyed!