Garlic Butter Roasted Cauliflower (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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1 head cauliflower, rinsed and patted dry
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⅓ cup Danish Creamery salted butter, softened
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon paprika
→ For garnish
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped, plus extra for serving
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 400°F.
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Trim the bottom stem of the cauliflower and place it in an oven-safe skillet or baking pan with sides at least two inches high.
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Mix the softened butter with minced garlic, salt, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub this seasoned butter all over the cauliflower head, making sure to coat the top and sides well.
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Cover the cauliflower loosely with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, until the center becomes tender.
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Lower oven temperature to 375°F. Uncover the cauliflower, baste with the melted butter from the pan, and sprinkle with parmesan and chives. Roast uncovered for 15 more minutes until golden brown, basting every 5 minutes.
# Notes:
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Baste the cauliflower regularly during the final roasting for the best golden-brown finish
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Make sure to dry the cauliflower well after washing so the butter coating sticks better
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The cauliflower should be tender enough to easily pierce with a knife when done