A healthy version of the popular game day appetizer recipe, these buffalo cauliflower bites with blue cheese dressing are packed with flavor, gluten free, low carb and low in calories.
Is there anything better in life than appetizers? They’re my favorite dish to order in a restaurant, the first thing I crave when I attend a party and one of my favorite courses to prepare when I’m hosting friends.
As you’re probably well aware, there is a big game coming up where a bunch of tough dudes toss around a football. We aren’t much of a sports family but I love any excuse to entertain friends, eat delicious appetizers and watch some of the best commercials of the year. (In fact, I spotted Budweiser filming their game day commercial during my visit to New Orleans earlier this month!)
This particular appetizer recipe is dedicated to my dear friend Kristin who loves any and all things buffalo. And who can blame her? Tart, tangy and mildly spicy, buffalo sauce is loaded in flavor.
To keep it healthier, I decided to swap out deep fried chicken wings for oven roasted caramelized cauliflower. Paired with my creamy blue cheese dressing made with yogurt instead of mayo, it is truly a match made in heaven. I promise you won’t miss any of the missing fat and calories.
No forks required.
Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Dressing
Ingredients
- 8 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup butter (unsalted)
- 4 servings Light Blue Cheese Dressing (to serve)
- celery sticks (to serve)
- blue cheese crumbles (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss together cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt and pepper. Spread in an even layer on baking sheet and roast until caramelized, about 20-25 minutes.
- While cauliflower is roasting, melt butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in hot sauce; set aside.
- Add cooked cauliflower back to the medium bowl and drizzle with the buffalo sauce. Toss until evenly coated and serve on a platter with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.
I want this NOW. Looks amazing!
I have been craving buffalo wings so hard this week! I love this healthier version.
You must make this then!
So nice; think of serving it as a side dish for a week night dinner !
Yes exactly!
Such a great idea – love the flavors – who would have thought of using cauliflower!!! Brilliant!
It’s so good Mary!!!
Love buffalo. Love cauliflower. Love blue cheese. Sooooo this is basically perfect. :)
hahaha thank you!!!