Spicy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

These vegetarian treats are definitely a party favorite.  My friend, William, gave me this recipe and I made them recently for a group of friends. Many could not believe that they were cauliflower.  This dish is definitely for everyone, not just vegetarians. If you like a little spice and less fat than wings, these are right up your alley.  Served with Blue cheese or even plain, I bet you can't eat just one.

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Bites

1 cup water

1 cup all-purpose flower

2 tsp. garlic powder

22 oz. (6 ½ cups) cauliflower florets

¾ cup Franks Hot Sauce

1 Tbs. butter, unsalted, melted

Blue Cheese Dressing

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray (I used aluminum foil for easy clean up, but still use the spray).

Combine the water, flour, and garlic powder in a bowl and stir until well-combined.

Coat the cauliflower pieces with the flour mixture (shake off excess) and place on the baking sheet; bake for 20 minutes. While the cauliflower is baking, combine the hot sauce and butter in a small bowl.

Pour the hot sauce mixture over the baked cauliflower and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes (I brushed mine with the sauce instead of pouring...it doesn't waste it). 

Serve with skinny blue cheese dressing if desired and celery sticks.

Serve this and see if you don't cause a stir.  Remember to comment! Enjoy!

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