Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsThe Half NelsonBuffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

Inspired by The Half Nelson
Time1h
Serves4

Crispy cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese dressing.

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower

Method

Cauliflower Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cauliflower

    Remove the leaves from the cauliflower and cut it into bite-sized florets.

  3. 3

    Season the Cauliflower

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

  4. 4

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Spread the seasoned cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and crispy, stirring halfway through.

  5. 5

    Toss with Buffalo Sauce

    Remove the cauliflower from the oven and place it in a large bowl. Pour the buffalo sauce over the cauliflower and toss until well coated.

  6. 6

    Return to Oven

    Return the coated cauliflower to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to crisp up the sauce.

Blue Cheese Dressing Preparation

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Mix Until Smooth

    Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and the dressing is smooth.

  3. 9

    Chill

    Refrigerate the blue cheese dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

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