Hot Creamy Cauliflower Dip Food

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.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER DIP

Steps:

• Heat 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.
• Uncover the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is fork-tender and caramelized in spots, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the butter. Once melted, stir in the hot sauce and simmer until the sauce has reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• Turn off the heat, then stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until combined. Sprinkle the Cheddar on top.
• Bake 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.
• Immediately sprinkle with blue cheese and chives. Serve with vegetables, bread or chips for dipping.

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 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.