Classic Ranch With Broccoli Dippers Food

CLASSIC RANCH WITH BROCCOLI DIPPERS

Steps:

• Prepare an ice-water bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broccoli; return to a boil and cook until crisp-tender, about 30 seconds. Drain broccoli and transfer to ice-water bath; drain again, then pat dry.
• Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, parsley, dill, chives, garlic powder, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper and serve with broccoli, sprinkled with more zest and chives.

CHEESY RANCH BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large (at least 4-quart) microwavable glass bowl, mix broccoli, bell pepper and water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until broccoli is bright in color and hot; drain. Return broccoli and bell pepper to bowl.
• Place cream cheese spread and milk in medium microwavable glass bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; use whisk to blend (mixture will have a few small lumps).
• Stir dressing mix into cream cheese mixture; mix well. Add cheese; stir to combine. Pour cheese mixture over broccoli and bell pepper; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
• In small bowl, toss crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over broccoli.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix sour cream, broccoli, ranch dressing mix, and 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese in a bowl; transfer to an 8x8-inch baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese over mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until dip is bubbling and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.

RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, sour cream and vinegar. Add the chives, parsley, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper and whisk well to combine.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

SOUTHWESTERN BROCCOLI DIPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season with salt. Prepare a large bowl of ice water. Blanch the broccoli by throwing the florets into the boiling water for 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove the florets to the ice water. When cool, drain and set aside. Keep cool in the fridge.
• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the green onions and cook for 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour, whisk to combine and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Pour in the milk and heat until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the grated cheese, cream cheese, chili powder, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Stir to melt. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
• Serve hot as a dipping sauce with the cold broccoli.

CLASSIC RANCH DRESSING AND DIP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine mayonnaise, buttermilk , sour cream, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, and parsley in a bowl and whisk until completely mixed.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to incorporate.

BROCCOLI & CHEESE VEGGIE TOTS WITH SALSA RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Combine salsa and dressing in a mixing bowl.
• Cook Green Giant® Broccoli & Cheese Veggie Tots™ according to package directions.
• Serve dip with hot Green Giant® Broccoli & Cheese Veggie Tots™.