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Breaded Cauliflower Recipe

This crispy Breaded Cauliflower Recipe is an easy oven baked side dish made with fresh cauliflower, breadcrumbs, and simple seasonings. It's golden, crunchy, and perfect for dipping, snacking, or serving alongside your favorite family dinners.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Breaded Cauliflower, Breaded Cauliflower Recipe, How to Make Breaded Cauliflower
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower cut into florets.
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Chop your cauliflower and wash the florets. 
  2. Add the cauliflower florets to a resealable bag. 
  3. Add the olive oil. 
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Add the breadcrumbs. 
  5. Close the bag up (important step, ask me why I know) and toss everything around to coat the cauliflower. 
  6. Spread the breaded cauliflower onto a lined baking sheet, lightly sprayed with cooking spray. 
  7. Cook breaded cauliflower at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft and the breadcrumbs are browned. 

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

How to Store and Reheat Breaded Cauliflower

  • Refrigerate 3–4 days.
  • Reheat in oven or air fryer.
  • Avoid microwaving if possible because it softens the coating.