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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer » Ranch Cauliflower Bites

    Ranch Cauliflower Bites

    Published: Aug 30, 2013 · Modified: Oct 5, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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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!

    Ranch cauliflower bites on a plate.

    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.

    In This Post

    • 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

    Florets on a pan.

    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.

    Crispy cauliflower bites in a bowl.

    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.

    Ranch cauliflower bites on a plate with ketchup.

    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.

    More Appetizer Recipes

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    Ranch cauliflower 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
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    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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    Comments

    1. Aly says

      October 6, 2018 at 12:40 pm

      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?

      Reply
    2. Carla says

      July 9, 2016 at 10:42 pm

      Is it possible to use frozen cauliflower? There’s such a short period of time when I can get fresh (organic) cauliflower that’s good and I was just wondering if anyone has tried frozen???

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        July 12, 2016 at 1:31 pm

        Yes you can use frozen cauliflower but it will take longer to cook. Best of luck! ~Tonia

        Reply
    3. Caitlin says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      Anybody know how long these would last for and how I’d store them?

      Reply
    4. Jeanette Marinos says

      May 6, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Can you please explain what “Ranch” seasoning is and if I can get this in Europe

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        May 6, 2016 at 4:02 pm

        Hi Jeanette! My friend Ali has a great recipe for homemade ranch seasoning on her website. You can find it here: http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/homemade-ranch-seasoning-mix/

        Reply
    5. amber says

      November 19, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      Would it be possible to steam them after putting ranch on them? Or should I steam themput ranch then make is oven? I’m new to my steamer and wanted to try it out but this recipe is making me change my mind and use the oven haha

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 19, 2014 at 11:28 pm

        Hi Amber,
        Lucky you! Enjoy your new steamer! I would try steaming them first. Then, add the ranch and then put them in the oven. Best of luck!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    6. Jessica says

      January 30, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      I have made these quite a few times since I found this recipe but I had a few questions. Mine always burn. I love the burned taste so it works out but it literally smokes up the house. What am I doing wrong? I put it at 400 degrees and bake it for the time you specify. Is there a certain rack in the oven I should put them on? Thanks! This recipe has be ADDICTED! Haha.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 30, 2014 at 9:33 pm

        Oh no! I’m sorry to hear that! The thing about roasting veggies is that you can pretty much do it at whatever temp and for however long you want since the veggies can be eaten raw. I would suggest turning the cauliflower more often, like every 10 minutes, and not cooking it for as long in your oven.
        Happy Baking!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
      • Amy says

        April 29, 2015 at 9:09 am

        Sometimes the oil I am using causes it to smoke and burn more quickly. I like to use coconut oil spray or grapeseed oil instead of the spray kind. I hope this helps!

        Reply
    7. Bonnie says

      January 24, 2014 at 1:40 pm

      could I just pour ranch dressing over the cauliflower? I don’t have powdered ranch.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 24, 2014 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Bonnie,
        I’m not sure that would work. I would suggest pouring on ranch dressing AFTER the roasting is done. Otherwise, here is a recipe for ranch style seasoning: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/dry-ranch-style-seasoning-for-dip-or-dressing/
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    8. Jordan says

      January 24, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      Any ideas how many calories

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        January 24, 2014 at 2:14 pm

        Hi Jordan,
        I’m not really sure. I looked online and a large head of cauliflower is 210 calories, but I’m not sure if that mean the entire thing, including the stalk or if it just means the florets that you eat. So, assuming all of the olive oil, 1 large head of cauliflower and powdered ranch in the recipe is consumed (none left on the pan) that would be a total of 471.5 calories. If you make it 4 servings, that would be 117.9 per serving. Happy baking!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    9. janet says

      November 3, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Just made these and they are very good!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        November 3, 2013 at 9:39 pm

        Wonderful! I am so happy to hear that! Thanks Janet

        Reply
    10. Sharidan Dillon says

      September 12, 2013 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I made this last night. I’ve never had cauliflower before in my life, so I was a little nervous. I’m a BIG potato lover, so I just had to try them to see if they actually tasted like french fries. I was so pleased! They were great. They tasted very much like potatoes. I actually didn’t have any of the actual ranch mix, so I had to make my own. I can’t wait to try this again with the actual mix. Thank you!

      Reply
    11. Jen Nikolaus says

      September 10, 2013 at 1:32 am

      These look SO GOOD and totally something I would make! Pinning and trying soon, thanks Tonia!

      Reply
    12. Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says

      September 9, 2013 at 9:43 pm

      Ooooh – we love roasted cauliflower and I love the seasonings you put on this!! Can’t wait to try this new and improved version!

      Reply
    13. bonnie happell says

      September 6, 2013 at 11:24 am

      Hellol….I am so glad that I stumbled upon this site. To have such wonderful things to be part of. Thanks for making your printable recipes at a nice readable size, sometimes no matter what I do, the print stays small. I am looking forward to spending alot of time here. Thanks again.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 7, 2013 at 9:01 pm

        Hi Bonnie,
        I am delighted you stopped by and I look forward to having you as a follower. I am glad to hear that the recipes are user-friendly.
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    14. Chris says

      September 3, 2013 at 11:41 pm

      I am so confused…. You don’t toss and coat before putting in pan. Then you spray the cauliflower and coat again? Please clarify!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 4, 2013 at 7:18 am

        Hi Chris,
        I didn’t coat it with ranch before putting it in the pan because I wanted any additional ranch to stick to the parchment. I wanted a double layer of the powdered ranch so I did it twice before starting to cook it. I figured that if I tried to toss with olive oil again it would “rinse” off the powdered ranch that was already sticking to the cauliflower. So, coat with olive oil, add powdered ranch, spray with cooking spray, add more powdered ranch, bake for 15 minutes, spray with cooking oil, add powdered ranch and finish baking. Hopefully that makes sense to you. If not, be creative in how you prepare it and come back to share what method you used!
        ~Tonia

        Reply
    15. Mom's Dish says

      September 3, 2013 at 10:31 pm

      I love the idea of seasoning with ranch, absolutely amazing. I do that with potatoes.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 3, 2013 at 10:34 pm

        I love seasoning with ranch! My aunt uses powdered ranch when making roast for roast beef sandwiches. Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
        • Mom's Dish says

          September 3, 2013 at 10:40 pm

          Yes, I use powdered ranch for potatoes. I love it

          Reply
    16. Trish Butler says

      September 2, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      I had my husband print this the other day and we were going to have it tonight with our chicken marsala but I started feeling bad so no go today. Boooooooooo. Even sick, I can’t wait to have it next weekend. Sounds so good.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 3, 2013 at 12:04 pm

        I know how you feel! I got sick too! Hope you enjoy it next weekend instead.

        Reply
    17. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

      September 2, 2013 at 11:58 am

      I’ve make cauliflower like that a couple of times but never it ranch. I must make these in ranch now! Looks wonderful!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 4, 2013 at 7:24 am

        Isn’t it delicious? I’ve cooked fresh beans the same way too! Thanks Luyba!

        Reply
    18. Anne @ Domesblissity says

      September 1, 2013 at 8:44 am

      They look lovely Tonia.

      Anne xx

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 3, 2013 at 12:04 pm

        Thanks Anne!

        Reply
    19. Trish Butler says

      August 30, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      I love this idea. I am putting it on my shopping list right now. Thanks

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 4, 2013 at 7:22 am

        You are very welcome! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    20. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says

      August 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

      Oh my goodness Tonia! My mouth is literally watering for Cauliflower…that’s amazing. These look so tasty!

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 4, 2013 at 7:21 am

        I know what you mean! Thanks Julie!

        Reply
    21. Bliss says

      August 30, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Pinned.

      Reply
      • Tonia says

        September 4, 2013 at 7:20 am

        Thank you very much Bliss!

        Reply

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