Broccoli Cheese Dip

This simple Broccoli Cheese Dip recipe is a cinch to throw together for last minute entertaining and snacking. You can serve it with pita chips, crackers, potato chips or crostini for dipping. This cheesy goodness will have the family eating their vegetables and loving it!

Ingredients to Make Broccoli Cheese Dip Recipe

There’s no shortage of delicious dips to serve for game day, family movie night and entertaining friends and family. The beauty of this easy cheesy broccoli dip is, it can be assembled in advance and then baked just before serving. It’s a real crowd pleaser served hot and gooey fresh from the oven. Ingredients to make Broccoli Cheese Dip: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Broccoli: One pound frozen broccoli florets.
• Cream Cheese: One container chive and onion cream cheese adds fullness and stabilizes the sauce.
• Sour Cream: One 8 ounce sour cream. Full fat or light sour cream will work.
• Mayonnaise: One cup mayonnaise combines with the sour cream for a creamy texture. You can use light mayonnaise.
• Seasoning: One packet dry Ranch seasoning mix. i.e. Hidden Valley or similar.
• Shredded Cheese: Shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
• Parmesan Cheese: Grated Parmesan cheese gives a nice salty bite to the flavor and thickens the sauce.
• Green Onions: For a mild onion flavor.

How to Make the BEST Broccoli Cheese Dip

• Heat Oven and Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray. (You could also use a 9×9 inch pan)
• Cook the Broccoli – Steam the broccoli florets per the package directions then drain and chop.
• Make the Filling – In a large bowl use an electric mixer to whip together cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Add the Ranch salad dressing mix beating to fully combine.
• Mix-Ins – To the bowl add the chopped broccoli, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, Parmesan cheese and green onions. Mix to evenly distribute. Reserve some green onion for garnishing.
• Pour into Dish – Transfer to the baking dish spreading evenly. Top with the reserved cheddar cheese.
• Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe until golden and bubbly.
• Serve – Serve hot with pita chips, waffle fries or crackers for dipping.

Tips for Making Broccoli Cheese Dip

• Kitchen Tools You’ll Need: One 1 1/2 – 2 quart baking dish OR 9-inch baking pan, cheese grater, hand mixer, sharp knife and chopping board, large bowl, large spoon or rubber spatula, measuring cup and measuring spoons.
• Use Tender Broccoli Florets: I prefer using broccoli florets for this recipe as they’re more tender and chop beautifully making it easier to scoop and dip. If you prefer using broccoli cuts you can but I highly recommend using steamable broccoli florets and chopping them by hand.
• Ranch Seasoning Mix: The seasonings for this easy broccoli cheese dip is perfectly simple using ranch seasoning. Ranch seasoning includes garlic powder, onion powder, salt and dried herbs making it the perfect pairing for the tender broccoli and cheddar cheese.
• Use Your Favorite Mayonnaise: The best mayo to use is the brand that you enjoy most. I don’t recommend Miracle Whip for the dip mixture it’s a bit too sweet.
• Make-Ahead Tip: You can fully assemble this broccoli dip recipe and chill it in the fridge overnight. Allow it to stand on the counter for 15 minutes or so prior to baking and increase the baking time, if needed.
• How to Serve Broccoli Cheese Dip: Serve this broccoli dip with pita chips, crackers, potato chips or waffle fries for dipping. To keep it low carb serve it with veggies such as mushrooms, cauliflower and green or red bell peppers.

Recipe Variations

• Cheese Substitutions: You could use a combination of cheese for this dip. Swap out half of the cheddar for a Vermont white cheddar cheese, shredded pepper jack cheese, mozzarella cheese, gouda cheese or swiss cheese.
• Bring the Heat: If you’d like to add a few dashes of hot sauce to the dip mixture for spice, you can. You could also add a can of chopped green chiles or a diced jalapeno to the mix.
• Fresh Herbs: You could add fresh thyme, parsley or basil to the dip to expand the flavor profile.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers: Store baked Broccoli Cheese Dip chilled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Freezer: Cool and freeze the dip for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat and stir just before serving.
  

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Baking Dish
• Knife Set
• Cheese Grater
• Mixer