Description
A stunning vegetarian dish featuring whole roasted cauliflower with a gooey, cheesy center, seasoned with herbs and spices for a crispy golden exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Trim cauliflower leaves and stem to sit flat, but keep core intact.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture evenly over cauliflower.
- Place cauliflower on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes until tender and golden.
- Mix cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a bowl. Carefully cut a deep pocket into cauliflower core without breaking apart.
- Stuff cheese mixture into pocket, return to oven for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.