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Cauliflower crown stood up by a tin foil base. Marinated in the oven with buffalo sauce flavors.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Bite into this healthy snack on game day.
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 178kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower head
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce

Cauli Rub

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Remove leaves from cauliflower head.
  • Create a tin foil stand for the cauliflower head by wrapping tin foil around the base of the cauliflower. Place the head of cauliflower on its stand on a baking sheet.
  • Combine all ingredients for Cauli Rub in small bowl and mix.
  • Melt butter for 20-40 seconds in a microwave (heat time may vary by manufacturer) or in a small pot over medium heat.
  • Using a pastry brush, paint the cauliflower head with butter. Ensure that butter reaches each nook and crannie.
  • Sprinkle the Cauli Rub over the cauliflower head and massage it into the nooks and crannies.
  • Create a tin foil tent for the cauliflower, cover the cauliflower, and place it in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the tin foil tent and cook another 25 minutes.
  • Using a pastry brush, cover cauliflower head in buffalo sauce and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Cut into florets and serve.

Notes

Adapted From: Jeff Mauro

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal
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