Creamy Cauliflower Dip Recipes

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Pour water into a medium saucepan to a depth of 1/4"; add cauliflower and garlic. Cover, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook until florets are very easily pierced with a paring knife, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion, cumin, and 1 tsp. salt and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, until onion is golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
• Transfer onion mixture to a blender. Add yogurt, lemon zest and juice, reserved cauliflower, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and purée until smooth. With the motor running, add 2 Tbsp. oil in a steady stream until well combined. If dip is too thick, blend in 1 Tbsp. water at a time to reach desired consistency. Let cool to room temperature.
• To serve, spread dip in a wide bowl or platter. Drizzle with oil and top with parsley. Serve with romaine hearts and endive leaves alongside for dipping.
• Do Ahead
• Dip can be made 5 days ahead; cover and chill.

PLANT-BASED CREAMY CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Steam cauliflower for 13-15 minutes. (I use a microwave steamer basket. You can do this in the microwave or on stove top.) Cauliflower should be much softer that it would be for eating.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes so it's not too hot to handle.
• Pour cauliflower into blender or food processor. Add mustard and lemon juice. Puree. Add broth 1 T at a time until you have a very smooth consistency. Chill.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring cauliflower and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 6-7 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. , In another saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in the cauliflower, bacon, salt, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER RANCH DIP (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Break cauliflower into florets. In medium saucepan, bring about 2 inches of water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Run under cold water to stop the cooking; drain well.
• In a food processor, puree cauliflower and green onion until fairly smooth. Scrape down sides, add sour cream and dressing mix. Process until combined. season with salt and pepper, if desired.
• Remove to serving bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
• Serve with fresh veggies, crackers, pita chips or anything else you want to dip. :).

ROBYN'S PARMESAN-CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Place 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add cauliflower and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain.
• Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
• Transfer cauliflower to a glass baking dish. Stir in 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, melted butter, salt, and pepper. Smooth out the mixture so it's even in the dish. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until smooth and creamy with a light brown top, about 30 minutes. Transfer dip to a serving bowl or warmed fondue pot and serve immediately.

CHEESY ROASTED GARLIC AND CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Coat cauliflower with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and spread out onto a baking sheet.
• Chop tops off garlic cloves and place on a sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle cloves with remaining olive oil and wrap foil to create a pouch; place on the baking sheet with the cauliflower.
• Roast in the preheated oven, tossing cauliflower halfway through, until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow cauliflower to cool slightly. Unwrap garlic cloves and discard foil. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine 1 cup Cheddar cheese and yogurt in a food processor; blend until smooth. Add cauliflower and squeeze garlic cloves in as well. Process, scraping down the sides as needed, until creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar.
• Bake until top begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, garnish with green onions, and serve.