Cheesy Cauliflower Steaks (Printable)
Thick roasted cauliflower slices finished with a bubbling cheese crust for a hearty vegetarian main or side.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large head cauliflower
→ Cheese Sauce
02 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
05 - 1/4 cup milk
06 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Seasonings
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 - 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (gluten-free or regular)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Remove the outer leaves and trim the stem of the cauliflower, keeping the core intact. Slice the cauliflower vertically into 4 thick steaks about 3/4 inch thick.
03 - Arrange the steaks on the prepared baking sheet. Brush both sides lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the steaks carefully and roast 10 more minutes until just tender and golden.
05 - While the cauliflower cooks, combine mozzarella, parmesan, cream cheese, milk, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth.
06 - Remove cauliflower from oven. Spoon the cheese sauce evenly over each steak. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs if desired.
07 - Return to oven and bake 5 to 7 minutes, or until cheese is melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
08 - Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The cheese sauce melts into every crack and crevice of the roasted cauliflower, creating bites that are crunchy, creamy, and deeply savory all at once.
- It converts even the most stubborn cauliflower skeptics into genuine fans.
02 -
- Do not try to move the steaks too soon after flipping because they are fragile and will crumble if rushed.
- Softening the cream cheese fully before mixing prevents lumpy pockets in your sauce.
03 -
- Let the cauliflower rest a minute after roasting before adding the cheese sauce so it firms up and holds its shape better.
- Brushing the edges of the steaks with oil, not just the flat sides, gives you extra crispness where it matters most.