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Crispy Sheet Pan Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe with Easy Blue Cheese Dip

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These crispy sheet pan buffalo cauliflower bites offer a spicy kick paired perfectly with a cool, creamy blue cheese dip. A quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing snack that’s perfect for game nights or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • ½ cup water (120ml), room temperature
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup buffalo sauce (180ml), such as Frank’s RedHot
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (about 70g)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream (120g)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, paprika, and salt until smooth and pourable, like pancake batter.
  3. Toss the cauliflower florets in the batter until each piece is lightly coated.
  4. Spread the coated cauliflower evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, avoiding overcrowding.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping each piece gently halfway through to ensure even browning.
  6. While baking, mix the buffalo sauce with olive oil or melted butter in a bowl.
  7. After 20 minutes, transfer the baked cauliflower to the buffalo sauce mixture and toss gently to coat thoroughly.
  8. Return the coated cauliflower to the baking sheet and bake for another 10-12 minutes to caramelize the sauce and crisp the coating.
  9. Meanwhile, prepare the blue cheese dip by stirring together blue cheese crumbles, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
  10. Serve the buffalo cauliflower bites immediately with the blue cheese dip, garnished with chopped chives or parsley if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with chickpea or almond flour. Use frozen cauliflower florets if fresh is unavailable, but pat dry thoroughly. Flip cauliflower halfway through baking to ensure even crispness. Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to prevent sogginess. Reheat leftovers in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore crispiness. For a vegan option, use a flax egg in the batter and swap blue cheese dip for a cashew-based ranch.

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