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Roasted Cauliflower - 2 Ways

Name: Roasted Cauliflower - 2 Ways
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower head; ~½ tsp Salt; ~¼ tsp Black Pepper; ~¼ cups Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated; ~½ cup Bread Crumbs; ~1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper, optional; ~3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 Extra large Eggs; 1 cup All Purpose Flour

⏱ 30 min

Italian Grandma's recipe for roasted cauliflower prepared two different ways. The first method uses Pecorino Romano cheese and bread crumbs, while the second is coated in an egg and flour mixture before roasting. Both are simple to prepare and aromatic.

Adapted from a video by Buon-A-Petitti

Italian Grandma Makes Roasted Cauliflower - 2 Ways

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Ingredients

Cauliflower head1
Salt~½ tspest.
Black Pepper~¼ tspest.
Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated~¼ cupsest.
Bread Crumbs~½ cupest.
Cayenne Pepper, optional~1/8 tspest.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil~3 tbspest.
Extra large Eggs3
All Purpose Flour1 cup

Steps

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1
Clean one large head of cauliflower thoroughly under cold water and pat completely dry. Cut into florets approximately the size of bite-sized pieces, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
2
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch the cauliflower florets for about 5 minutes until they start to soften but remain somewhat firm. Drain and set aside to cool.
3
For Method 1: Lightly brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Arrange the cooled cauliflower florets evenly on the baking sheet.
4
Sprinkle the cauliflower with salt, black pepper, and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Use your hands to gently ensure even coating on all florets.
5
Top with bread crumbs and optionally sprinkle a little cayenne pepper if desired. Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
6
Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven set to 315°F and bake until the topping turns golden brown.
7
For Method 2: In a bowl, combine 3 eggs with 1 cup of flour. Add a pinch of salt, black pepper, and optional cayenne pepper. Mix until you achieve a smooth coating batter.
8
Lightly oil another baking sheet. Dip each cauliflower floret into the egg-flour mixture to coat completely, then arrange on the prepared pan.
9
Place the second baking sheet in a 500°F oven. Bake for about 10 minutes, turning the florets halfway through for even browning. They are done when golden brown on the surface.
10
Once both batches are done, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Both preparations will have a beautiful golden color and aromatic quality. Serve alongside your main dishes.

Roasted Cauliflower - 2 Ways

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