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Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce

1/27/15

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You'll never miss the carbs when you make these tasty breadless sticks and dunk them in a spicy sauce.
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Cauliflower cheesy bread sticks are low-carb, gluten free appetizers that are so crispy, spicy and delicious, you won’t miss the heavy game day snacks. And they are even better when you kick them up, like these Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce.

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Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce - a crispy, gooey, spicy appetizer recipe that's low carb and gluten free!

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The big game is just days away, and I’ll be honest, I’m feeling a bit out of the loop. If I stretch my brain a bit, I think I can remember who is playing. But since it’s not any of the teams that any member of my family roots for, nor is it any of the local teams here in the greater D.C. area, I really have not paid a bit of attention. And it isn’t just the teams and players. I couldn’t even tell you who is performing he halftime show or singing the National Anthem. I haven’t even seen any sneak peeks of the commercials. I’m feeling seriously un-American. We have a huuuuge TV that we’ll watch the game on, I can certainly throw together some game day grub, but for various reasons, we aren’t even planning on having company.

Can you say lame-oooooo?!

Sure, we’ll watch. Well, The Hubby will watch the game, I’ll probably be on Pinterest or Twitter or something, then peek up when the game goes to commercials, and we’ll hope that the timing of the halftime show aligns with when the boys have to go to bed, because, let’s face it, the performance is always overrated anyway (or at least I try to convince myself of that since The Hubby never wants to leave it on – football purist that he is, he can’t stand anything associated with making the game into a spectacle). Honestly, rather than snacks, I’ll probably just make a nice Sunday dinner.

Tell me something, though – is it also un-American to be totally obsessed with bread sticks that don’t contain any actual, well, umm, bread?

Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce - a crispy, gooey, spicy appetizer recipe that's low carb and gluten free!

Because you guyssssss, Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks are amazing. Crispy, cheesy, with the buttery, nutty goodness that happens when cauliflower and cheese come together and get a little crispy on the edges. Top that with rich, pungent blue cheese and oh my goodness, I can’t even begin to describe they crazy flavor action going on. But wait, there’s more. Just to put it over the top, yes I went there – Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce. No words, people, seriously no words.

Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce - a crispy, gooey, spicy appetizer recipe that's low carb and gluten free!

I’m gonna warn you – make a double batch of cauliflower cheesy bread sticks. I wish I did, because the four of us made quick work of that pile of bread sticks. Yup, even the little dude was happily dunking into his own bowl of Buffalo marinara (he’s a notorious double dipper). I cannot wait to make these again. Maybe Sunday. Unless that makes me, like, quintuple un-American. Whatever – football schmootball. Just give me a plate of these breadless sticks and a glass of wine and I’ll be a happy mama!

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Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce

You'll never miss the carbs when you make these tasty breadless sticks and dunk them in a spicy sauce.
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time50 mins
Course: Appetizer, Side, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower bread sticks, gluten free appetizers, low carb appetizers, recipes with cauliflower
Servings: 12
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips

Ingredients

For the bread sticks:

  • 1 head cauliflower about 2 pounds
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese I used Cabot
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

For the Buffalo marinara:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2-3 Tablespoons hot sauce I used Frank's
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

For the bread sticks:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and cut it florets. Place in a food processor and pulse until it is the consistency of rice.
  • Transfer the cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a lid or plastic wrap, and cook in the microwave for 10 minutes. You can also steam the cauliflower.
  • Allow the cauliflower to cool until you can handle it, then transfer to a kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  • Place the cauliflower in a bowl and add the egg, dry mustard, Monterey jack, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Mix to combine.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread into a rectangle about 8 x 12 inches and ¼-inch thick.
  • Bake in the oven 15-20 minutes until firm and set in the middle and browned on the edges.
  • Remove the baking sheet from the oven, cut into 12 sticks and separate the sticks slightly.
  • Sprinkle the blue cheese over the sticks. Return the pan to the oven and and bake another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are browned.
  • Serve with Buffalo marinara sauce for dipping.

For the Buffalo marinara:

  • In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, Worcestershire and hot sauce, starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more to taste. Bring to a simmer and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Serve with bread sticks.

Notes

Adapted from The Foodie Physician

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4.3% | Vitamin C: 31.8% | Calcium: 8.2% | Iron: 3.3%

Enjoy!

And if I’m not making cauliflower cheesy bread sticks for game day grub, I’m making cauliflower wings or tots like these…

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  • Honey Lime Sriracha Glazed Cauliflower Wings
  • Buffalo Cauli-Tots
  • Balsamic Glazed Cauliflower Wings

And here are a few from my friends…

  • Buffalo Cauliflower from Persnickety Plates
  • Sweet & Sour Cauliflower Wings from Food Done Light
  • Ranch Cauliflower Bites from The Gunny Sack

Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce - a crispy, gooey, spicy appetizer recipe that's low carb and gluten free!

Blue Cheese Cauliflower Cheesy Bread Sticks with Buffalo Marinara Dipping Sauce - a crispy, gooey, spicy appetizer recipe that's packed with flavor AND veggies. You'll never miss the carbs! | cupcakesandkalechips.com | gluten free, low carb

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Comments

  1. Maria says

    December 14, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    I made this this evening, I always just run the cauliflower through a juicer takes all the moisture out for me and leaves me with the dry pulp, I also added a little herb mix to the “bread mix” it was delicious! The marinara sauce paired perfectly! Thanks for a great recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      December 15, 2018 at 12:56 am

      What a great tip for keeping the cauliflower dry, Maria, thank you! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you for rating the recipe, too.

      Reply
  2. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    February 1, 2015 at 2:25 am

    Although I basically have no idea who’s playing tomorrow (okay, I lied, I just looked it up), we’re still watching the game and having a few families over. It’s become a tradition just to hang out with them; it’s one of the few times during the year where we all have time to get together! But if these gorgeous cheesy bread sticks made an appearance, I can pretty much guarantee that everyone would be crowded around the food table and not paying any attention to the game. 😉 Pinned!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      February 1, 2015 at 7:15 am

      Thanks Amy and have a fun time!

      Reply
  3. Joy | The Joyful Foodie says

    January 27, 2015 at 11:53 pm

    These look amazing! Turning the cauli crust idea into breadsticks is such a genius idea.

    Reply
  4. amanda @ fake ginger says

    January 27, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    My Sunday will probably look a lot like yours. I like football, I just don’t care about either team! Gahhh. These look delicious. I’ve done cauliflower pizza crust but that’s as far as my cauliflower experiments have gone. I totally want to make this!

    Reply
  5. Cassie says

    January 27, 2015 at 4:40 pm

    Girl! THESE look to die for, amazing! I need to add this to my list of recipes to try!

    Reply
  6. heather @french press says

    January 27, 2015 at 11:11 am

    who needs the bread – these look SO amazing Brianne

    Reply
  7. Christie says

    January 27, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Cauliflower is so hot right now especially for a bread replacement. These are calling my name. I might need to make a triple batch!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 27, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Definitely, because I know I could have easily eaten one by myself 🙂

      Reply
  8. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    January 27, 2015 at 10:42 am

    Brianne, this is so creative and brilliant! I love how you use cauliflower instead real bread and I can go wild snacking these bread sticks.

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 27, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks! It was fun to make and eat!

      Reply
  9. Miss Messy says

    January 27, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Okay, so these look and sound amazing and are making my mouth water here at work! I need to try them!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 27, 2015 at 9:38 pm

      Haha, yes, try them soon!

      Reply
  10. Jordan says

    January 27, 2015 at 7:49 am

    The boyfriend absolutely loves anything with buffalo sauce. I just might have to give these a shot for the Super Bowl.

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 27, 2015 at 9:18 am

      Do it! Buffalo sauce is the best!

      Reply
  11. Amy @ A Healthy Life For Me says

    January 27, 2015 at 7:36 am

    This is a brilliant recipe! I love that you used cauliflower to make the “bread”!

    Reply
    • Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

      January 27, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Thanks Amy! I haven’t had luck with the cauliflower pizza crust, but making it into smaller sticks totally worked!

      Reply

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