Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRed Rock TavernBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by Red Rock Tavern
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce with ranch dressing.

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower Preparation

Buffalo Sauce

Ranch Dressing

Method

Cauliflower Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). This high temperature will help the cauliflower get crispy.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets. You should have about 4-5 cups of florets.

  3. 3

    Season the Cauliflower

    In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.

Buffalo Sauce

  1. 4

    Make the Buffalo Sauce

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the hot sauce until well combined.

Baking and Serving

  1. 5

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Spread the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and crispy.

  2. 6

    Toss with Buffalo Sauce

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven, and in a large bowl, toss the hot cauliflower florets with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

  3. 7

    Prepare Ranch Dressing

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Serve the buffalo cauliflower hot with the ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

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