Hot Broccoli-Cabot Cheddar Dip

Category

Dips Spreads & Dressings

Servings

2 1/3 cups

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Finding a wholesome snack recipe might sound like a real challenge, but there are plenty of interesting recipes out there to choose from that are actually both flavorful and good for you too. For instance, considering making this hot broccoli dip recipe, which features tons of cheese and chopped broccoli. This recipe makes about two and 1/3 cups and it’s a great dish to bring over to a family event or get together. It’s pretty tasty and it works best with your favorite chips or crackers. After trying out this recipe, please make sure to rate and review it, and also share your thoughts about this dip on Facebook and Twitter.


As far as hot dip recipes go, this particular recipe is one of the more simple to make. In order to make hot broccoli dip, you’ll need a few crucial ingredients: one (ten ounce) package of frozen chopped broccoli, eight ounces of Cabot Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar, four ounces of Cabot Vermont Premium Cream Cheese, two tablespoons of milk, a half to one tablespoon of Tabasco or a hot sauce of your preference, and a half teaspoon of freshly grated black pepper. When making this recipe, remember to place the frozen broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl (microwaving the broccoli should only take about 9 minutes or so). You can also serve this dish with fresh vegetables to make it extra healthy or try our delicious cheddar cracker recipe for a little variety!


Cabot is a cooperative of over 800 family farms, so we understand just how important it is to only serve the best foods to your family. That’s why we make sure that all the ingredients that go into our dairy products are only of the highest quality—we take pride in our recipes, and we want to make sure that you enjoy these recipes as well. After trying this hot broccoli dip recipe, please feel free to rate and review it—we’re eager to hear what you think. Also, please feel free to share your thoughts about this recipe on Facebook and Twitter.

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounces) package frozen chopped broccoli
  • 8 ounces Cabot Sharp Cheddar or Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar, grated (about 2 cups)

  • 4 ounces Cabot Premium Cream Cheese

  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ -1 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated black pepper

Directions

  1. PLACE frozen broccoli in microwave-safe bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until hot and tender, about 9 minutes (do not add any water).
  2. UNCOVER and add cheddar, cream cheese, milk, hot sauce and pepper to bowl. Cover again and microwave just until cheeses are melted, 1 to 2 minutes longer. Stir until smooth. (If mixture seems thin, it will thicken upon cooling slightly.)
  3. SERVE with crackers and fresh vegetables.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
80
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Fat
6 grams
9%
Saturated Fat
3.5 grams
18%
Cholesterol
20 milligrams
7%
Sodium
110 milligrams
5%
Carbs
2 grams
1%
Fiber
0 grams
0%
Sugar
1 grams
Protein
4 grams
Calcium
milligrams
10%
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Cheese As You Please

Our naturally-aged cheddars have 0g of lactose per serving! So go ahead, dig in.

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