Prepare to witness cauliflower’s ultimate transformation – from a mild-mannered veggie to a crispy, salty delight! In this decadent creation, fresh cauliflower florets are lovingly coated in a delectable mixture of garlic-infused butter and Parmesan cheese. As these golden gems roast to perfection, a crispy crust forms, yielding cauliflower that is irresistibly crunchy on the outside while perfectly tender on the inside.

How to Make Perfect Roasted Cauliflower

In addition to the ingredients listed above you will need a cutting board, knife and a baking dish. I’ve documented the entire process so you can easily follow these step by step photos and make the best roasted cauliflower!

Cut the Cauliflower

For the best results we want cauliflower that has a flat side that lays perfectly in the garlic butter so it gets as crispy as possible. To cut the cauliflower remove the leaves from the base of the cauliflower and trim the stem so it is even with the base of the vegetable. Then, carefully use a very sharp knife to cut the cauliflower into thick slabs of 1 1/2 to 1-inch-thick. This method gives you flat sided cauliflower instead of cauliflower florets that are rounded and will not get as crispy.

Make the Garlic Butter

Next, combine the melted butter, garlic, and spices. If using the red pepper go ahead and add it to this mixture. To make things easier I just add the ingredients straight into the baking dish and pop it in the oven a few minutes while the oven is preheating. Once the butter is melted toss with the spices to combine. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture for later.

Add Parmesan and Cauliflower

Next, it’s time to add our star ingredient, the parmesan! You want the parmesan to be in nice small pieces instead of long strands. So opt for a grated parmesan, versus shredded. This helps to give you the best crispy crust. Sprinkle the cheese right over the garlic butter in the pan and then place the cauliflower flat side down in a single layer on the mixture. Now drizzle or brush the remaining tablespoon of garlic butter over the top of the cauliflower.

Bake

Pop the cauliflower in the oven and bake at 400 degree F. for about 25 minutes. The cook time will vary based on how thickly you sliced the cauliflower. However, the cauliflower is ready when a crispy, golden brown cauliflower crust has formed on the bottom and the cauliflower is fork tender.

Tips for the Best Roasted Cauliflower

• Trim and Level the Cauliflower: Trim the leaves and excess stem from the cauliflower, making sure it can sit flat on the cutting board. This helps in obtaining even slices.
• Flat Slices: Make sure each piece of cauliflower has a flat side, this ensures it gets super crispy.
• Cut Uniform Slices: Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut uniform slices (steaks) from the center of the cauliflower. Aim for 1 to 1.5 inches in thickness for the best results. Even slices ensure even cooking.
• Season Generously: Make sure the garlic butter and parmesan cover the base of the dish well, so each piece is well seasoned.
• Avoid Overcrowding: if the pan is too crowded it will actually work to steam the cauliflower instead of roasting.

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Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower

This is the only Roasted Cauliflower recipe you will ever need! This Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower is roasted in a garlic butter and parmesan mixture that becomes ultra crispy and completely addictive!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Roasted Cauliflower

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 160kcal

Equipment

• 1 2 Quart Baking Dish

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes if desired
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine the melted butter, garlic and spices, stir well. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the mixture for later. Pour the remaining garlic butter mixture in an 2 quart baking dish or 11×7 baking dish. Tilt the pan back and forth so it coats the bottom of the pan.
• Sprinkle the parmesan over the garlic butter, making sure to completely coat the bottom of the dish.
• Add the cauliflower, flat side down on top the parmesan and garlic butter. Drizzle or brush the remaining tablespoon of the reserved garlic butter over the top of the cauliflower florets.
• Roast the cauliflower for 20-25 minutes. The cauliflower is done when it is fork tender and the bottom side is crispy and golden brown.

Notes

• Cooking time will vary based on how thickly you slice the cauliflower. 
• Nutritional information reflects a yield of 4. A serving size is 1/4 of this recipe and contains 5.2 net carbs. 

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.6g | Protein: 6.9g | Fat: 11.9g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 365mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 12IU

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Garlic Bread Chaffles

Chaffles are one of my favorite ways to enjoy keto bread- they’re super satisfying without breaking my keto diet. And since I knew I wanted to make this Spaghetti Squash Lasagna for dinner this week, I thought we would need some garlic bread to go with it! So I made these Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles. These chaffles are SO good- they’re a mix on my Basic Keto Chaffles.

You’re going to take a classic chaffle recipe and heavily season it so you really get an Italian taste. After you make the chaffles, you’re going to add garlic butter and cheese to the top and broil them (or use your Air Fryer) to get these Garlic Bread Chaffles perfectly cheesy and crispy!

These Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are going to become your next go-to for an Italian night (for awesome dinner ideas, check out these Keto Italian Recipes!). They’re deliciously crispy, buttery and are seasoned perfectly so that you forget you’re eating a keto version of your favorite garlic bread!

Chaffles are a huge part of my keto diet- you can make them sweet or savory, so they’re great for whatever mood you’re in, and these Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are no exception! You can make these ahead of time and freeze them, so you’ll always have a great low carb garlic bread on hand!

Ingredients in Keto Garlic Bread

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our Keto Garlic Bread recipe. For the complete recipe, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

• Eggs, mozzarella, almond flour
• Baking powder, Italian seasoning
• Grated garlic (or garlic powder), salt, pepper
• Mozzarella, butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning

How do I make this Cheesy Garlic Bread recipe?

This easy keto recipe is ready in only 3 simple steps!

1. Mix together all of the chaffle ingredients. Melt your butter and combine with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder and set to the side.
2. Fill up your warmed mini waffle maker 2/3 full with batter and allow the chaffle to cook until there is no longer steam coming from the waffle iron- about 3-5 minutes. Repeat with the rest of your batter.
3. Brush the chaffles with the garlic butter mixture and top with remaining cheese. You can either broil, bake or Air Fryer your chaffles until the cheese is bubbly.

Can I freeze chaffles?

Yes, you can freeze these chaffles, but I would recommend doing so before you add the toppings. So when you go to reheat this recipe, you can warm in any of the ways listed below and then follow the steps to add the cheesy topping. Allow your chaffles to thaw (overnight in the fridge or about 30 minutes on the counter) before warming.

How do you reheat Chaffles?

I don’t recommend warming in the microwave- the chaffles will get soggy. You can warm your chaffles up in the following ways:

• Air Fryer – This is the crispiest way; Heat to 300 degrees F and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Waffle Maker – Preheat the waffle maker, pop the chaffle in, and close the maker for about a minute. 
• Toaster – Just like you would toast bread, place the chaffle in and let it toast for 30 seconds or so.
• Oven/Toaster Oven – Warm oven to 350 degrees F and cook 4-5 minutes.
• Stovetop – Heat a dry pan to medium and cook 1 minute on each side.

Tips for the Best Gluten Free Garlic Bread

• Depending on how you like your garlic bread, you may want to just bake or Air Fry your chaffles instead of broiling them. If you broil them, your cheese will get bubbly and melty- it will also brown up, so if you prefer just bubbly cheese, I wouldn’t recommend broiling.
• Don’t skip the extra step of adding the butter mixture to the chaffle- this gives it a ton of that signature Italian flavor you expect from garlic bread!
• Add fresh herbs for a great topping! Parsley or basil would both be delicious with this keto bread

What should I serve with this Cheesy Garlic Bread?

This keto garlic bread could seriously go with anything. Some of my favorite are this Garlic Butter Chicken and Mushrooms, Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Brussels Sprouts, Zucchini Lasagna or One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken. I also think these chaffles would really go well with Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin, Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken or Keto Chicken Parmesan.

More keto chaffle recipes

• Bacon Cheddar Chaffles
• Keto Chili Cheese Chaffles
• Cream Cheese Chaffles
• Pizza Chaffle

Yield: 6 Chaffles

Keto Garlic Bread Chaffle

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These Keto Garlic Bread Chaffles are perfect with a low-carb soup! For just 2.4 net carbs per chaffle, you'll want this cheesy, gluten-free garlic bread with every meal!

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

Keto Garlic Bread

• 3 eggs
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/4 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon grated garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cheesy Bread Toppings

• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Mix all of your chaffle ingredients together until well combined while the mini waffle maker warms up. Melt butter and mix with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder, then set aside.
2. Fill up the waffle maker 2/3rd full, then close it and allow it to cook until all the steam has stopped coming out (3-5 minutes). Remove the chaffle, then continue until the batter is gone.
3. Once all chaffles are cooked, brush them all with the garlic butter mixture. Top them with the remaining cheese and either broil, bake, or air fryer until the cheese is bubbly.

Notes

Nutrition value below includes the garlic butter and cheese topping. The nutrition value for JUST the chaffle is as follows:

Calories: 93 grams Total Fat: 3.3 grams  Cholesterol: 96.4 milligrams  Sodium: 273.6 milligrams  Carbohydrates: 2.9 grams  Fiber: 0.9 grams  Sugar: 0.6 grams  Protein: 9.9 grams  Net Carbs: 2 grams

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1 cheese-topped chaffle
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 137Total Fat: 5.2gCholesterol: 104.9mgSodium: 413.9mgCarbohydrates: 3.7gNet Carbohydrates: 2.4gFiber: 1.3gSugar: 0.9gProtein: 15.9g

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