Description
This Cheesy Roasted Cauliflower Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer that’s both healthy and easy to prepare. Roasting the cauliflower enhances its natural sweetness, which blends perfectly with garlic, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, and a combination of Parmesan and white cheddar cheeses to create a rich and indulgent dip. Topped with green onions and a hint of red pepper flakes, it’s perfect for serving warm alongside baguette slices, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup green onions
Dairy
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
Other
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400 degrees F to prepare for roasting the cauliflower.
- Roast cauliflower: In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once halfway through to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- Prepare cauliflower dip base: Once roasted, transfer the cauliflower to a food processor. Add the minced garlic, cream cheese, Greek yogurt, 1 cup of Parmesan cheese, white cheddar cheese, and salt. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Mix in flavorings: Stir in the chopped green onions and a pinch of red pepper flakes to the processed mixture for added flavor and a slight kick.
- Bake the dip: Transfer the creamy cauliflower mixture into a small baking dish or an 8-inch skillet. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for about 20 minutes until the dip is golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the dip from the oven and garnish with additional green onions. Serve warm with baguette slices, crackers, or your favorite vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dip offers a healthy twist on traditional cheesy dips by using roasted cauliflower and Greek yogurt.
- For extra spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- To make it gluten-free, serve with gluten-free crackers or vegetable sticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 3.3 g
- Sodium: 512 mg
- Fat: 19.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
