Keto Buffalo Cauliflower with Blue Cheese Recipe

Keto buffalo cauliflower with blue cheese is a satisfying vegetarian keto dinner that delivers bold, tangy heat with a creamy, cooling dip. Cauliflower florets are roasted until golden, tossed in classic buffalo sauce, and served with a rich homemade blue cheese dressing. With just 9g net carbs per serving and a deliciously satisfying combination of heat and richness, this dish works equally well as a main or a shareable appetizer.

Ingredients

Buffalo Cauliflower

• 1 large cauliflower head (about 700g), cut into florets
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buffalo hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Blue Cheese Dressing

• 100g blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
3. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-22 minutes, flipping once halfway, until golden and tender.
4. While cauliflower roasts, whisk together melted butter and buffalo hot sauce in a large bowl.
5. Make blue cheese dressing: combine crumbled blue cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, chives, and garlic powder. Mix well and season to taste.
6. When cauliflower is done, immediately toss with the buffalo butter sauce until evenly coated.
7. Return sauced cauliflower to the baking sheet and roast for 5 more minutes to caramelize the sauce.
8. Serve hot with blue cheese dressing on the side and extra chives for garnish.

Tips & Variations

• For extra crispy cauliflower, spread florets well apart on the baking sheet and do not overcrowd.
• Add 1 tsp of baking powder to the cauliflower before roasting for a crispier exterior.
• Swap blue cheese dressing for ranch dressing (full-fat, no added sugar) if blue cheese is not your preference.
• Serve on a bed of shredded butter lettuce for a complete keto dinner bowl.
• Make the blue cheese dressing up to 3 days ahead; it gets better as it sits.

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 356 kcal

Protein: 9.7g

Fat: 31.2g

Carbs: 12.3g

Net Carbs: 9g

Fiber: 3.6g

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