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A golden brown baked cauliflower dip in a white ceramic dish with melted cheese on top
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Easy Baked Cauliflower Spinach Cheese Dip

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower florets, finely chopped
  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnais e
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 1-quart oven-safe baking dish.
  • Steam the finely chopped cauliflower for 5 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise until smooth and aerated.
  • Fold in the prepared cauliflower, drained spinach, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan cheese.
  • Incorporate the minced garlic, onion powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer using an offset spatula.
  • Distribute the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese across the surface.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the cheese topping is bubbly and exhibits light browning.
  • Rest at room temperature for 5 minutes to allow the dip to set before service.