How to Roast Frozen Cauliflower (That No One Can Resist!)

Yes, you can roast frozen cauliflower.

For everyone who doesn’t like vegetables — and those who live with (or parent) them — this recipe is for you.

In fact, if you try cooking ONE NEW vegetable this year, make it roasted frozen cauliflower.

How to make roasted cauliflower from a bag of frozen cauliflower

The technique is so simple. (Scroll down for the full recipe.)

You need:

• 1 large bag of frozen cauliflower
• olive oil
• salt
• sheet pan (I like to use a non-stick liner or parchment for cleanup purposes but it’s not mandatory)

Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F.

Pour the frozen cauliflower onto your sheet pan and douse with olive oil.

Sprinkle with salt or in this case, Mrs. Dash because I was cooking for my in-laws who have a low-sodium diet. (But really you could add ANY herbs or spices here. I usually just throw on a generous pinch of salt.)

Then roast for about 25 minutes.

That’s it.

For about 2 minutes of work, your reward is a side dish every one of my four kids DEVOURS every single time.

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I’ve served this roasted cauliflower to dozens of kids and adults, all of whom told me they didn’t like cauliflower just as I was spooning a portion onto their plates. Then they tried a bite. Now it’s my go-to side dish for company because it’s always a hit.

Roasted cauliflower is NOT the mushy, steamed stuff you remember as a kid. Nope.

With a little hit of olive oil and a dash of salt, this roasted cauliflower is transformed into savory bites that can only be described as buttery, salty and just crispy on the edges.

And the whole thing comes from a humble bag of frozen cauliflower.

What Goes with Roasted Frozen Cauliflower

This cauliflower is awesome with our honey-mustard chicken. Another total crowd pleaser that only takes a handful of ingredients to pull off.