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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Healthy Appetizers

    Buffalo Cauliflower Dip (Vegan, Dairy Free)

    Updated: July 22, 2022 | Published on: January 27, 2022 - Molly Thompson1 Comment

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    This easy recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Dip is vegan and dairy-free. It features roasted cauliflower and a spicy cheese sauce perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers or chips.

    chip dipped in creamy buffalo cauliflower
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    Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

    This buffalo cauliflower dip recipe is the closest vegan match you're going to get to classic buffalo chicken dip everyone loves for game day. Instead of chicken, we're using perfectly roasted cauliflower mixed with a vegan cream sauce that's baked until it bubbles. 

    It's an easy appetizer to wow even the ones who love buffalo chicken dip. The taste and texture are out of this world good! We always make the chicken version for the Super Bowl and will definitely add this version for years to come (along with our buffalo cauliflower tacos!).

    Ingredient Notes

    • Cauliflower head: you can purchase a large head of cauliflower or a large bag of pre cut cauliflower florets.
    • Oil: we like olive oil or avocado oil to drizzle on the cauliflower for roasting.
    • Spices: kosher salt, garlic powder, dried dill, dried chives and paprika all combine to make a ranch flavor for the sauce since we aren't using ranch dressing.
    • Mayo: if you aren't vegan and want to keep this paleo, we love using Primal Kitchen. However, opt for a vegan mayo at the store to keep it vegan without any eggs.
    • Coconut cream: this is the thick cream from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk. We're using this in place of cream cheese or sour cream that's usually in buffalo dip.
    • Lemon juice: this balances out the heat and salt with a little bit of acid.
    • Hot sauce: we love to use Frank's Red buffalo sauce, but any hot sauce you love will work.
    ingredients for buffalo cauliflower dip

    How to Make Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

    Roast the cauliflower

    1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the chopped cauliflower florets onto a large baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat then sprinkle with kosher salt. 
    2. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and starts to char around the edges. 
    cauliflower florets on a sheet pan
    spread cauliflower florets on a sheet pan
    crispy roasted cauliflower on a sheet pan
    bake for 20-25 minutes

    Mix the creamy buffalo sauce

    1. Mix the mayo, coconut cream, garlic powder, dill, chives, paprika, lemon juice and hot sauce in a large bowl.
    2. When the cauliflower is done, add it to the bowl and mix well to combine.
    vegan buffalo cauliflower dip sauce in a bowl
    mix the buffalo sauce ingredients
    roasted cauliflower in buffalo dip
    add the roasted cauliflower

    Bake

    1. Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with non stick pray then pour the mixture into the pan. Sprinkle with shredded cheese or blue cheese if desired, or omit to keep it dairy free.  Bake for 20-25 minutes, until it’s heating through and bubbling around the edges. We like to top it with fresh green onion/ scallions before serving.
    unbaked caulifower dip in a baking dish
    pour the dip into a baking dish
    hot and bubbling buffalo cauliflower dip in a oval baking dish
    bake for 20-25 minutes

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    Expert Tips

    • Don't stir the cauliflower while it's roasting until it gets close to 20 minutes. This helps the bottoms extra golden and crispy.
    • Make sure you measure the cauliflower and have enough! Without enough cauliflower the dip can end up soupy.
    buffalo cauliflower dip in a baking dish with celery and carrot sticks

    FAQs

    Where to buy buffalo cauliflower dip?

    The most popular and affordable place to buy it pre made is Aldi. We've heard it's really good! Primal Kitchen also offers a version that you can purchase on Thrive Market.

    How many carbs are in cauliflower dip?

    There are 13.1 total carbs in one serving of this buffalo cauliflower Dip. However, there are 3.7g of fiber, which means there are 9.4 net carbs in this recipe.

    What to Dip in Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

    Carrot sticks, tortilla chips (we love Siete!), bell pepper, celery sticks, crackers or other veggies of your choice!

    Prep and Storage Instructions

    • To prep: Chop and roast the cauliflower in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before making the dip.
    • To store: Allow the dip to cool completely and store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place back in a baking dish and bake at 350°F until warmed and bubbly.
    close up up tortilla chips dipped in buffalo cauliflower dip

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    creamy buffalo cauliflower dip with tortilla chips

    Buffalo Cauliflower Dip (Vegan)

    This easy recipe for Buffalo Cauliflower Dip is vegan and dairy-free. It features roasted cauliflower and a spicy cheese sauce perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers or chips.
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 332kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    • 1 large head of cauliflower (6-7 cups) cut into small florets
    • 1 tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3/4 cup mayo (I use primal kitchen paleo mayo or vegan mayo)
    • 3/4 cup coconut cream
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried dill
    • 2 teaspoons dried chives or 1 tablespoon fresh chives
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 2/3 cup hot sauce (I used Franks Red Hot Original)
    • For dipping: Tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, bell peppers, or crackers

    Recommended Equipment

    • Sheet Pan
    • Baking Dish

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the chopped cauliflower florets onto a large baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to coat then sprinkle with kosher salt. Roast the cauliflower in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender and starts to char around the edges.
    • While it’s roasting, mix the paleo mayo, coconut cream, garlic powder, dill, chives, paprika, lemon juice and hot sauce in a large mixing bowl. When the cauliflower is done, add it to the bowl and mix well to combine.
    • Turn the oven down to 400°F and grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with non stick pray.
    • Pour the buffalo cauliflower dip into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until it’s heated through and bubbling around the edges.
    • Serve warm with your favorite tortilla chips, celery sticks, carrot sticks, peppers or crackers.

    Notes

    • To prep: Chop and roast the cauliflower in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days before making the dip.
    • To store: Allow the dip to cool completely and store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place back in a baking dish and bake at 350°F until warmed and bubbly.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.1g | Protein: 4.1g | Fat: 23.7g | Cholesterol: 11.6mg | Sodium: 941mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 6.8g
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    1. Erika says

      October 02, 2022 at 10:38 pm

      4 stars
      I made this today! It was a yummy game day appetizer. Curious if anyone else’s turned out a little runny? I was hoping it’d be a thicker consistency, but mine was like queso. Overall, will make again!

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