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Spicy Fried Cauliflower with White Cheddar Ranch Dip

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Brooke Lark
Created May 27, 2013
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The perfect vegetarian party treat, spicy cauliflower is fried to a golden brown and served alongside a cheesy sour cream dip.

Spicy Fried Cauliflower with White Cheddar Ranch Dip

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1 packet cheese powder (from box of white Cheddar macaroni and cheese dinner)
  • 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing and seasoning mix (milk recipe)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Cut cauliflower into florets; discard stems
  • Step 
    3
    In medium bowl, beat eggs and milk with whisk. In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, cornstarch, paprika, chili powder, ground red pepper and salt.
  • Step 
    4
    Dip cauliflower florets into egg, then into Bisquick mixture; dip again into egg and coat with Bisquick mixture. Place in hot oil; fry until golden brown. Transfer fried cauliflower to clean plate lined with napkins or paper towels.
  • Step 
    5
    In small bowl, beat sour cream, cheese powder and dressing mix with whisk until well blended.
  • Step 
    6
    Serve cauliflower immediately with sour cream dip. Enjoy!

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