Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli (Printable)

Tender broccoli dressed with garlic butter and Parmesan, oven-roasted until crisp and golden.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 1/2 lbs fresh broccoli florets

→ Dairy

02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Aromatics

04 - 4 garlic cloves, minced

→ Seasonings

05 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
09 - Extra Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with the minced garlic.
03 - Add the broccoli florets to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the garlic butter.
04 - Sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and, if desired, the crushed red pepper flakes over the broccoli and toss to distribute the seasonings evenly.
05 - Gently fold the grated Parmesan cheese into the seasoned broccoli until well coated.
06 - Spread the broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring the florets have space and are not overcrowded.
07 - Roast in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until tender and edges are crisp and browned.
08 - Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The edges get crispy and caramelized while the insides stay tender, giving you two textures in every bite.
  • It takes barely thirty minutes from hungry to plated, making it perfect for weeknight dinners when you need a side that feels special.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan—broccoli needs breathing room or it steams instead of roasts, and you lose all that golden-brown flavor.
  • Stir halfway through roasting; this one simple step is the difference between some pieces burnt and others pale.
03 -
  • If you want extra crispiness, broil the whole pan for the last ninety seconds of roasting, but stay close and watch it like a hawk.
  • Save the larger florets for roasting and use the smaller pieces for another recipe—they roast more evenly when they're similar sizes.
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