Best Broccoli Cheese Dip With Potato Dippers Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Thaw broccoli, rinse with water, then put in microwavable dish and microwave for 2 minutes. Drain again.
• Add cream cheese and mix well.
• Then add the remaining ingredients and stir until well blended. Bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Top with cheddar cheese and continue baking until the cheese is melted, about 5-10 minutes. Serve with crackers.
• This can also be combined in a crockpot and cooked on high for a few hours.

ROASTED BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
• Toss the broccoli florets with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Roast the broccoli until browned in parts and tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the broccoli to a cutting board to cool. Coarsely chop the broccoli.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned and has a paste-like consistency, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture just comes to a bare simmer and has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the Cheddar and Monterey Jack until melted. Gently stir in the roasted broccoli and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a serving dish and serve with roasted potato wedges or other dippers.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE DIP

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Place broccoli and water in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Uncover, continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat and drain.
• In a medium saucepan, mix the Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, white pepper, sour cream and mustard. Cook and stir over medium heat until well blended and warm. Stir in the crumbled bacon and cooked broccoli. Transfer to a medium dish to serve.

BLANCHED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanch the broccoli by throwing florets into boiling water for 30 seconds, then draining and pouring into ice water. When cool, drain and set aside. Keep in the fridge to keep cool.
• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat and sprinkle in the flour. Whisk to combine and cook until thick, about 1 minute. Pour in the milk and heat until it thickens. Add the grated cheese, cream cheese, salt, Cajun spice, mustard powder and pepper to taste. Stir to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve hot with the cold broccoli and use as a dipping sauce.