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Baked Whole Cauliflower with Breadcrumb Topping Recipe

This warm and comforting side dish of baked whole cauliflower with breadcrumb topping is perfect for a Sunday family meal or a holiday feast. It’s healthy, delicious, super simple to make and looks beautiful on a serving plate.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings 4 people
Calories 133.5 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Topping:

  • ¼ Breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉
  • Trim the leaves off the cauliflower and wash the whole head. Keep the stem intact, trim it if you need to to allow the cauliflower to sit evenly.
    1 whole cauliflower
  • Turn the cauliflower upside down, or core side up, and brush it with some olive oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    ¼ tsp coarsely ground pepper, Olive oil, ½ tsp Coarsely ground salt
  • Turn it around and repeat the process. Brush the whole head with olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper.
    ½ tsp Coarsely ground salt, Olive oil, ¼ tsp coarsely ground pepper
  • Place it on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes. At 45 minutes you will still get some crunch and by 60 minutes the whole head should be soft inside and out so cook to your preference.
  • In the last 10 minutes of baking, add the butter to a small pan and melt on medium heat. Once it starts to sizzle add the breadcrumbs and toss until well combined. Toast the breadcrumbs for 5 minutes or until golden brown tossing occasionally to prevent burning.
    2 tbsp butter, ¼ Breadcrumbs

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Whole Cauliflower with Breadcrumb Topping Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
133.5
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11.3
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.5
g
28
%
Trans Fat
 
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5.4
g
Cholesterol
 
15.1
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
379.4
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
435.4
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.4
g
2
%
Fiber
 
2.9
g
12
%
Sugar
 
2.8
g
3
%
Protein
 
2.9
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
176.4
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
69.3
mg
84
%
Calcium
 
34.9
mg
3
%
Iron
 
0.7
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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