When I need a quick side dish guaranteed to please, I make this roasted Parmesan broccoli. It's super easy to whip up-you probably have everything on hand to make it tonight. Plus, it's so good that you and your kids will gobble it up! That's a side dish you should always have in your back pocket. Let's get roasting!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Looking for a super simple side dish that everyone will love? Look no further than roasted Parmesan broccoli.

I love this roasted Parmesan broccoli because it's quick, satisfying, and always a hit. Whether I need a veggie side for a weeknight meal or a fancy holiday dinner, I come back to this recipe again and again. Once you try it, you'll be making it on repeat, too!

Here's why you'll love this recipe:

It's family-approved. One of the reasons I make this recipe so often is everyone in my house happily eats it. That's recipe gold right there!
The oven does all the hard work. The high-heat of the oven transforms the broccoli into something irresistable, and I look like a dinner-making star!
It only takes a few simple ingredients. You can count everything you need for this side dish on one hand. Whenever I find a recipe that's big on flavor but short on ingredients, I know I have a winner!

This roasted broccoli is a perfect side for almost any main dish! It's great with chicken drumsticks or grilled chicken thighs. It's also right at home alongside seafood favorites like salmon patties, or tuna noodle casserole. You really will be hard-pressed to find a dinner that isn't improved with some Parmesan broccoli!

Roasted broccoli on a parchment paper lined sheet pan.

How to make roasted Parmesan broccoli

Vegetable sides don't get much simpler than this! Here we go:

Step 1: Trim & toss

Set your oven to preheat and trim your broccoli. Cut the tough base off the end of the stalk, then cut the broccoli into florets.

Protip: Don't trash that stalk!

It cooks up tender and delicious. Just cut any bigger pieces into coins so they cook in the same amount of time as the florets.

Put all the pieces onto a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to get everything coated. Sprinkle garlic salt and pepper over everything and toss again.

Step 2: Roast

Bake the broccoli in a single layer for about 15 to 20 minutes, then top with Parmesan cheese and cook for a few minutes more. The broccoli is ready when the pieces are fork-tender and the edges are browned and caramelized.

Protip: Less is more!

Make sure you aren't overcrowding the broccoli on the pan, or you will get steamed broccoli instead of roasted. If you want to make a double batch, split it between two baking sheets.

Parmesan Broccoli protips

Roasted broccoli will be good in the refrigerator for 3-5 days in an airtight container.
If you want it to keep for longer, you can freeze the broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen solid, then transfer to freezer bags or containers. To reheat, spread the frozen roasted broccoli in a single layer on a sheet pan again. Roast in a 425°F oven for about 5 minutes, until warmed through.

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