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CRISPY Baked Cauliflower Recipe: The SECRET to the Perfect Cheesy Crust | 12-Minute Healthy Side Dis

Are you looking for a way to transform simple cauliflower into an irresistible, gourmet side dish? Look no further! In this episode of Culinary Compass, we share the professional technique for creating incredibly tender baked cauliflower with a perfectly crispy, flavorful, cheesy crust—all ready in just 12 minutes. We utilize a specialized triple-dipping breading method, combined with high-impact flavor ingredients like smoked paprika and hard cheese, to ensure maximum crunch and flavor adhesion without the need for deep frying. This recipe is an excellent addition to your Healthy Living menu, providing fantastic Nutrition and flavor. Learn precise timing for blanching cauliflower and the optimal oven settings (Convection/Fan) for achieving that golden-brown, Gourmet finish. Plus, we whip up a simple, refreshing sour cream dipping sauce to complete the dish. This technique is Culinary Education 101 for elevating everyday vegetables! Don't forget to like this video, subscribe to Culinary Compass, and hit the notification bell for more innovative, quick, and healthy recipes! ------------------------------- FULL RECIPE: CRISPY BAKED CAULIFLOWER INGREDIENTS: For the Cauliflower: 1.5 lbs (approx.) Cauliflower, broken into florets Salt (for boiling water) For the Coating: All-purpose Flour (for dredging) 2-3 large Eggs, whisked 5 Tbsp (approx. 2.5 oz) Breadcrumbs Pinch of Black Pepper 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced) 1 tsp Smoked Sweet Paprika 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil 2 oz Hard Cheese (e.g., Parmesan or similar), finely grated For the Dipping Sauce: 4 Tbsp Sour Cream 1 small clove Garlic, pressed Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Dill), chopped Salt and Black Pepper (to taste) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Blanch the cauliflower florets in heavily salted boiling water for 7 minutes. Drain and allow to cool completely. 2. Prepare the coating station: Plate 1 with flour, Plate 2 with whisked eggs, and Plate 3 with the breadcrumb mixture (breadcrumbs, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, oil, and grated cheese, mixed well). 3. Use the triple-dip method: Dip cauliflower into EGG, then FLOUR, then EGG again, and finally press firmly into the CHEESY BREADCRUMB mixture to fully coat. 4. Place coated cauliflower on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) using the convection/fan setting for approximately 12 minutes, or until golden and crispy. 6. While baking, combine all sauce ingredients. 7. Serve the crispy cauliflower immediately with the dipping sauce.