Parmesan-Crusted Smashed Cauliflower Recipe

If the TikTok-famous Parmesan-Crusted Roasted Potatoes have made their way to your table, then this Parmesan-Crusted Smashed Cauliflower is your next must-try. It brings a fresh, vegetable-forward twist to the trend, combining crispy, cheesy edges with tender, savory cauliflower.

In this recipe, cauliflower florets are steamed to tender perfection, then lightly smashed to create the ideal surface for crisp, golden Parmesan “cheese skirts,” as our Test Kitchen calls them. The result is an irresistible combination of textures: the crunch of crispy Parmesan paired with perfectly seasoned, melt-in-your-mouth cauliflower.

This dish is a lighter, nutrient-packed alternative to traditional roasted sides, but its bold flavors and snackable bites will appeal to everyone at the table.