Baked Chicken-Fried Cauliflower Steaks Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 425掳F (220掳C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.Cut the cauliflower into thick slices, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick.
• STEP 3.In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and hot sauce.
• STEP 4.In another shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 5.Dip each cauliflower steak into the egg mixture, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
• STEP 6.Place the coated cauliflower steaks onto the prepared baking sheet.
• STEP 7.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
• STEP 8.Serve the cauliflower steaks hot with mashed potatoes and gravy, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cut the cauliflower into thick slices to ensure they hold their shape during baking.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of hot sauce in the egg mixture to suit your taste preferences.
• For a vegan version, you can use a plant-based milk and omit the Parmesan cheese.
• To make the coating extra crispy, you can spray the cauliflower steaks with cooking spray before baking.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover cauliflower steaks can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, place the steaks on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 350掳F (175掳C) for about 10 minutes, or until heated through.
• Serve the reheated cauliflower steaks as is, or use them as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.