• 1 small head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored and cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce, such as Frank’s
• 4 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces and softened (about 1/2 cup)
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup freshly shredded Cheddar (about 2 ounces)
• 0.25 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 1 ounce)
• 1.5 teaspoons finely chopped chives or scallions, or to taste
• Celery sticks, carrot sticks, bread, potato chips or tortilla chips, for serving
Steps
Step 1Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a 9-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil and cook on the stovetop over high to steam, 5 minutes.
Step 2Uncover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is fork-tender and caramelized in spots, about 10 minutes.
Step 3Stir in the butter. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
Step 4Turn off the heat, then stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until combined. Sprinkle the Cheddar on top.
Step 5Bake until bubbling around the edges and the cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. If you’d like the top to get browned, run it under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes.
Step 6Immediately sprinkle with blue cheese and chives. Serve with vegetables, bread or chips for dipping.
