Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower
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Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower
Description
Roasted Buffalo Cauliflower features cauliflower cut into chunks and mixed thoroughly with buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning mix. Cooking in a hot oven at 450°F softens the florets while absorbing the tangy, spicy sauce. The method creates a balance of heat and creaminess from the buffalo and ranch flavors. Optionally broiling the cauliflower at the end gives a firmer, crispier texture on the edges.
The dish is often served with ranch or bleu cheese dressings for dipping, adding a cool, creamy contrast to the spicy cauliflower. It can be served as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. The recipe supports leftovers, which can be reheated under the broiler to restore crispiness.
For preferred crispiness, broil the cauliflower briefly after baking. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and best consumed within 4-5 days. Reheating under the broiler helps regain the initial texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower head
- 3/4 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 ranch seasoning mix packet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite size pieces.
- Then whisk together the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing mix in a large bowl.
- Then stir the cauliflower into the buffalo sauce until it's fully coated.
- Place the cauliflower in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the cauliflower is the tenderness that you desire.
- Serve with ranch or bleu cheese dressing and enjoy!
Notes
- Broil for 2–3 minutes after baking for extra crispiness if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4–5 days.
- Reheat leftovers by broiling briefly to restore crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 24kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 961mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.