Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe with Ranch Greek Yogurt

Published August 28, 2017
Updated November 13, 2025

Add Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe with Ranch Greek Yogurt to your next party! This light and healthy appetizer is perfect to rev up your appetite!

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Buffalo Cauliflower with Ranch Greek Yogurt

Buffalo sauce, cauliflower, Ranch...what's not to like?
Servings 10 servings
Course Appetizers and Snacks, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Ranch
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 tsp parsley dried
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • pinch thyme dried
Buffalo Cauliflower
  • 2 heads cauliflower
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup hot sauce like Texas Pete

Method

  1. Mix greek yogurt, parsley, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and thyme together in a bowl. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Chop cauliflower into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, water, garlic powder, and pepper until batter forms. Add cauliflower to bowl and toss to coat cauliflower in batter. Spread cauliflower evenly onto greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Remove cauliflower from oven. Mix together melted butter and hot sauce. Use a basting brush to coat cauliflower in buffalo sauce. Bake for another 25 minutes until caramelized and golden brown.
  5. Serve with ranch greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates17gProtein6gFat4gSodium736mgFiber3g

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Klara Knezevic has over a decade of experience in the nutrition field and currently serves as the CEO and co-owner of Rebecca Bitzer and Associates. Klara is passionate about sharing practical nutrition tips to help you feel confident in the choices that you make. Coauthor of Cooking with Food Sensitivities Survival Guide and Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating.

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