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Ranch Cauliflower Bites are an easy appetizer or side dish the whole family loves. When dipped in ketchup, they taste like french fries!
I’ve made cauliflower bites often, adding various spices and they are so good! The last time I made them I decided to add powdered ranch mix to make Ranch Cauliflower Bites in a ranch oyster crackers style recipe.
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- Ingredients Needed
- How To Make Cauliflower Bites
- Other Ways To Make Cauliflower Bites
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Appetizer Recipes
Ingredients Needed
- Cauliflower: Buy a head of cauliflower and cut it into florets. Or purchase the florets to save time.
- Oil: Use olive oil to coat the cauliflower bites so that the seasonings will stick. The oil also helps them brown.
- Seasoning: Season them with powdered ranch dressing mix, dill weed, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
How To Make Cauliflower Bites
Start by cutting one head of cauliflower into large pieces since they will shrink as they bake. Then, toss them with olive oil and put the cauliflower pieces in a pan lined with parchment paper.
Next, sprinkle them with 1/2 tablespoon of powdered ranch, dill weed, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to coat. Then, sprinkle them with an additional 1/2 tablespoon of powdered ranch.
Bake them for 15 minutes at 400˚F. Then, remove them from the oven, spray them with cooking oil, and sprinkle them with a final 1/2 tablespoon of the powdered ranch. Finally, bake for an additional 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until browned.
Remove from the oven and enjoy the ranch cauliflower bites dipped in ketchup!
Other Ways To Make Cauliflower Bites
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites: Coat the roasted cauliflower in buffalo sauce before serving.
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower: Remove the cauliflower bites from the oven 15 minutes before they are done and sprinkle them with grated parmesan. Return them to the oven to finish baking.
- Bacon Cauliflower Bites: Add bacon to the pan for more flavor!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen cauliflower?
Yes, you can make them with frozen cauliflower but you may need to add additional baking time.
How long do they last?
You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to two months.
How do you reheat cauliflower bites?
You can reheat them in the microwave, in the oven, or in an air fryer. The oven or air fryer will help make them crispy again but the microwave is faster.
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- Cowboy Caviar
- Spicy Pretzels
- Fruit Salsa
- Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites
Ranch Cauliflower Bites
Ranch Cauliflower Bites are an easy appetizer or side dish the whole family loves. When dipped in ketchup, they taste like french fries!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons powdered ranch divided
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Cut one head of cauliflower into large pieces.
Toss with olive oil.
Put cauliflower florets in a pan lined with parchment paper.
Sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon of powdered ranch, dill weed, salt, pepper and garlic. Stir to coat.
Sprinkle with an additional 1/2 tablespoon of powdered ranch.
Bake for 15 minutes at 400˚F.
Remove from oven, spray with olive oil cooking spray, and sprinkle with final 1/2 tablespoon of powdered ranch.
Bake for an additional 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
Notes
- Buffalo Cauliflower Bites:Coat the roasted cauliflower in buffalo sauce before serving.
- Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower:Remove the cauliflower bites from the oven 15 minutes before they are done and sprinkle them with grated parmesan. Return them to the oven to finish baking.
- Bacon Cauliflower Bites: Add bacon to the pan for more flavor!
- Frozen Cauliflower: Use about 3 cups of florets. Add additional baking time if needed.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 756mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Author: Tonia Larson
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About Tonia Larson
Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.
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Aly says
I am considering making these because they look amazing! I was wondering, how long do they last? Can you keep them and make eat them the next day or should they only be eaten right away?
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