Warm Broccoli Cheese Dip Recipe
Switch up your dip routine with a hot broccoli cheese dip – a delicious warm appetiser, especially for fall and winter picnics. Serve it with crusty bread, warm pita bread, crackers, or raw vegetable sticks. This broccoli dip also makes a lovely cool weather addition to a charcuterie board.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Picnic Food
Cuisine: Appetizer
Servings: 6 -8 Servings
Calories: 534kcal
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 broccoli heads
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded parmesan
- 1 red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until onion is translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
Chop broccoli into florets. Blanch them in boiling water until tender. You can also cook it in the microwave: place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe container with a lid and ¼ of water. Put it in the microwave for 6 to 8 minutes.
Once broccoli is tender, roughly mince it with a knife. Aim for consistency for a more uniform dip texture. You can also use a food processor; you are aiming for a rice consistency - don't over blend.
Add cream cheese to the onion and garlic mix in the skillet and stir to combine.
Then add parmesan and mozzarella cheese and mix. (If the skillet has cooled too much, you may need to place it over medium heat to soften the cream cheese).
Finally, add the chopped broccoli and combine well.
Place the batter into a baking tray. Optional: add extra mozzarella cheese on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes at 375 ℉ | 190℃ or until the edges are golden and cream cheese starts to bubble.
Serve warm with some fresh bread, crackers, or veggie sticks.
- A very simple and versatile dip; feel free to use different cheese varieties or for a thinner dip consistency, add some heavy cream.
- This dip is better when warm as the cheese will be melted and smooth. If you have leftovers, you can reheat it in the oven or a microwave-safe dish.
- If transporting the broccoli cheese dip to a picnic, place it in a thermal food container to keep it warm. You can give the dip a quick heat in the microwave before packing your picnic.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2598IU | Vitamin C: 183mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 2mg