This Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower Casserole is low carb, gluten free and completely homemade down to the homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix.
To start the new year off right we sharing light and healthy recipes. After indulging heavily over the holiday season it is time to get back on track and lighten the load by enjoying a few healthier for you recipes.
Cauliflower casseroles are some of my favorite side dish recipes. I love them and recipes like this loaded Cauliflower Cheese recipe are perfect served with a main course.
How to Make Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets, rinsed well and blanched
- 1 tablespoon homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons (affiliate link) Franks Red Hot Original Seasoning Powder + ½ teaspoon
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheese, divided
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Trim the stem and leaves from the cauliflower head and rinse.
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets, removing most of the thick stem. Place the cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe bowl and cover with water. Cook for 5-10 minutes in the microwave until almost fork tender.
- Drain well in a colander.
- Place the cauliflower pieces into a bowl and add the ranch dressing mix, buttermilk, mayo, Franks Seasoning and 1 cup of shredded cheese and toss well until completely coated.
- Pour into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the top. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of the Franks Seasoning over the top and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender.
- Serve while hot.
- Makes about 6 servings.
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Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Cauliflower Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 medium medium head cauliflower (cut into florets, rinsed well and blanched)
- 1 tablespoon homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonaise
- 2 teaspoons Franks Red Hot Original Seasoning Powder+ ½ teaspoon
- 1 ½ cup shredded cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Trim the stem and leaves from the cauliflower head and rinse.
- Cut the cauliflower into small florets, removing most of the thick stem. Place the cauliflower pieces in a microwave safe bowl and cover with water. Cook for 5-10 minutes in the microwave until almost fork tender.
- Drain well in a colander.
- Place the cauliflower pieces into a bowl and add the ranch dressing mix, buttermilk, mayo, Franks Seasoning and 1 cup of shredded cheese and toss well until completely coated.
- Pour into an 8 x 8 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the top. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon of the Franks Seasoning over the top. and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes or until the cauliflower is fork tender.
- Serve while hot.
- Makes about 6 servings.
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Melissa
This sounds delicious! We love Franks red hot sauce in the bottle, but never noticed you can buy the seasoning. I will definitely need to try it!
Arlene Mobley
Thank you Melissa!
Kirsten @ Treat Yourself Sweeter
I have never had anything buffalo ranch... but this looks exactly like something I would LOVE. I don't eat mayo... could I leave it out?
Arlene Mobley
Kristen
You could sub sour cream instead. Thanks!