Fresh Broccoli With Homemade Ranch Style Dip Recipe 485

CREAMY BROCCOLI DIP

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the broccoli and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Pat dry. Alternatively, you can drain the broccoli and immediately add to the food processor (just chill the dip before serving).
• Transfer the broccoli to a food processor and add the mayonnaise, milk, parsley, chives, lime juice, dill, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Pulse to make a smooth dip. Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped dill. Leftover broccoli dip will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. (Makes about 1 1/2 cups of dip.)
• Serve with broccoli florets and ridged potato chips.

FRESH BROCCOLI WITH HOMEMADE RANCH STYLE DIP RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Blanch the broccoli; drain and set aside to cool. In a food processor combine all of the ingredients for the dip and process until smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness of the dip by adding the milk a little at a time. Make the dip thickness to your liking. Serve with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the broccoli.

CHEESY RANCH BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12x8-inch (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large (at least 4-quart) microwavable glass bowl, mix broccoli, bell pepper and water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 4 to 5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes, until broccoli is bright in color and hot; drain. Return broccoli and bell pepper to bowl.
• Place cream cheese spread and milk in medium microwavable glass bowl. Microwave uncovered on High 1 minute; use whisk to blend (mixture will have a few small lumps).
• Stir dressing mix into cream cheese mixture; mix well. Add cheese; stir to combine. Pour cheese mixture over broccoli and bell pepper; toss to coat. Spread in baking dish.
• In small bowl, toss crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over broccoli.
• Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.