Hopping back on the Pantry Challenge for a hot minute. I have a bunch of ingredients I need to use up. Buffalo Wings sounded so good, but I didn’t have any on hand. I know Buffalo Cauliflower is a thing, though I’ve never tried it. Well, today’s the day! It was ridiculously good and it was baked so…you know…healthier…ish.
Cauliflower:
2 ½ lb Cauliflower Head
¼ Cup Mayonnaise
¼ cup Buffalo Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste
½ cup Panko
⅓ cup Flour
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ cup Bacon Crumble
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Sauce:
½ cup Buffalo Sauce
½ cup Ranch of Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Place the Cauliflower on a chopping board and remove the leaves and bottom of the stalk.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bring a large dutch oven or pot with 1” of water to a boil. Add the whole cauliflower, cover and steam for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender. Carefully remove the cauliflower from the water and transfer back to the cutting board.
- Whisk the ¼ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup buffalo sauce until well combined. Using a basting brush, cover the cauliflower with the mixture. The more you apply, the more it melts between the florets, so mayo it up!
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, panko, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Press the mixture over the surface of the cauliflower until completely coated and spritz lightly with oil.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
- Drizzle the Ranch/Bleu Cheese and Buffalo Sauce over top, sprinkle the bacon over top and serve.
- Enjoy!
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