Roasted Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese Dip
- 12 ounces broccoli florets (about 6 cups)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces mild Cheddar, shredded (about 2 1/2 cups)
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- Roasted potato wedges, toast points, crudites or potato chips, for serving
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F.
- Toss the broccoli florets with the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a baking sheet and spread out in a single layer.
- Roast the broccoli until browned in parts and tender but not mushy, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer the broccoli to a cutting board to cool.
- Coarsely chop the broccoli.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and stir until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook until the flour is lightly browned and has a paste-like consistency, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the half-and-half and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture just comes to a bare simmer and has thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Cheddar and Monterey Jack until melted.
- Gently stir in the roasted broccoli and mustard.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving dish and serve with roasted potato wedges or other dippers.
broccoli, vegetable oil, kosher salt, butter, yellow onion, garlic, flour, cheddar, monterey, mustard, potato wedges
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/roasted-broccoli-and-cheddar-cheese-dip.html (may not work)