Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 head

cauliflower

trimmed into bite-sized pieces

1 cup

1% low-fat milk

0.75 cup

whole wheat flour

1 tbsp

garlic powder

1 tbsp

butter

melted

0.5 cup

Frank's red hot sauce

0.5 cup

blue cheese dressing

Step 1
~2 min

Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).

Step 2
~2 min

Trim the head of cauliflower into appetizer-sized bites.

Step 3
~2 min

In a bowl, stir together milk, flour, and garlic powder.

Step 4
~2 min

Dip each piece of cauliflower into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.

Step 5
~2 min

Place the battered cauliflower on a greased baking sheet.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 6
~2 min

Spray the tops of the florets with cooking oil.

Step 7
~2 min

Bake for 18 minutes.

Step 8
~2 min

Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Step 9
~2 min

Add Frank's Red Hot Sauce to the melted butter and stir.

Step 10
~2 min

Toss the cooked cauliflower pieces with the hot sauce mixture.

Step 11
~2 min

Place the sauced cauliflower back on the cookie sheet.

Step 12
~2 min

Bake for 5-7 more minutes in the oven.

Step 13
~2 min

Remove from oven.

Step 14
~2 min

Serve with a side of blue cheese dressing.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For extra crispiness, broil for the last minute of baking.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Cauliflower can be cut ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer.

Serve as a side dish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Celery Sticks
Carrot Sticks

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular appetizer during sporting events.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Super Bowl
Tailgating

Occasion Tags

Game Day
Party
Snack

Popularity Score

70/100

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