These recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Bites is my lighter spin on my favorite restaurant appetizer.
Most often, when you order buffalo cauliflower in a restaurant, it is fried, sometimes even battered. The reason it is so good is it is loaded with fat and calories.
This version of the popular appetizer is much lower in fat and calories. Give it a try.
Cauliflower has become so popular over the last decade. This is mostly in part to it being a great alternative for carbs.
Don't worry, I'm not here to sell you on mashed "potatoes" that are really cauliflower but I am here to introduce you to a sort of healthy appetizer.
A simple yet delicious appetizer, side dish or snack.
If you like yours extra saucy, simply add more sauce before serving.
Instructions
Toss the cauliflower florets with oil, salt, pepper and a little garlic powder if you desire.
Roast in the oven.
TIP: The brown bits are not burned. Caramelization takes place and if you are anything like me, those brown bits will quickly become your favorite bite.
Toss the roasted cauliflower with the wing sauce and then return it to the oven for another 7 to 10 minutes.
If you like blue cheese, this is the time to sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
Serve with ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing as a dipping sauce.
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Buffalo Cauliflower, Oven Roasted Not Fried
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 1 head cauliflower
- ¼ Cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 Tablespoon blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Cut cauliflower into bite sized florets.
- Toss florets with olive oil, salt and pepper, and garlic powder if using. Spread on a foil lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven 25-30 minutes.
- Toss roasted cauliflower in a bowl with buffalo wing sauce. Once all coated, place back on baking sheet. Return to oven for 7 minutes.
- Top with crumbled blue cheese and serve.
robin rue says
We make roasted cauliflower all the time. I usually make it with garlic, but am going to try your buffalo recipe next time.
Neely Moldovan says
I love caulifloer and my hubs doesn't so I tend to roast a ton for me every week to have as snacks and with meals. SO GOOD!
Divya says
I love roasted cauliflower but only use spices. I bet this would taste great with buffalo sauce!
Liz Mays says
Oh this is an awesome way to prepare cauliflower. I'd love to do this. I bet this would be a good side for a lot of my summer meals.
Heather Johnson says
I am totally loving me some cauliflower at the moment. The buffalo might be too spicy for me, but my hubby would love this dish!
Ellie Augustin says
This looks so delicious I'm a fan of cauliflower so I would totally do this. Thanks for sharing.
Emily Smith says
Oh my goodness, I need to make these, I've actually been wanting to - so now I have a recipe to follow!
Lisa Favre says
I absolutely love cauliflower so this recipe is something I'd genuinely like to try! This would be a hit at our dinner table.
Toughcookiemommy says
I've always been a fan of cauliflower and I love that it can be prepared so many different ways. This seems like a really delicious way to enjoy it.