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Roasted garlic cauliflower cheddar dip

A hot, cheesy, garlicky dip made with cauliflower so you can load up without the guilt!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower
Servings: 8
Author: Gina Matsoukas
Cost: $25

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Food processor
  • Baking dish

Ingredients

  • ½ of a large head of cauliflower broken into florets
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • salt & pepper
  • 8 ounces grated sharp white cheddar cheese plus a little bit more for topping
  • ¾ cup 2% plain Greek yogurt any fat % will work, but 0% won't be as creamy
  • ¼ jalapeno seeds removed and finely chopped (optional for a kick of heat)
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Toss the cauliflower with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and spread out on a baking sheet.
  • Chop off the tops of the garlic cloves, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Place on the baking sheet with the cauliflower.
  • Roast cauliflower and garlic for about 25 minutes, tossing the cauliflower half way through.
  • Meanwhile, add the cheese, yogurt and jalapeno to a food processor.
  • When the cauliflower and garlic are roasted, transfer the cauliflower to the food processor and squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves into the food processor as well.
  • Process for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed until a creamy texture is achieved.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with the extra cheese and bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes until the top starts to brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.

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Notes

Garnish with green onions and serve with raw veggies, pita chips and/or crackers.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.