Broccoli Cheddar Dip
This broccoli cheddar dip is one that you will be making on repeat for every occasion. It’s creamy, cheesy and best served chilled. The best part about it is that it can be made ahead of time and is jam packed with flavor from a secret ingredient.
You know it’s a good recipe when aunt Donna has been making this for years. My aunt Donna (which is actually my husbands aunt but I call her my aunt because at this point we should be throwing dinner parties together considering how AMAZING she also is at hosting and making good food). She is the creator of the famous caramelized onion dip which if you have made before you KNOW how good it is. This one is a MUST make too. It is one of those appetizers that always impresses a crowd! 🧀 🥦
It can be prepared ahead of time and is best served chilled with pumpernickel bread. Make this for holiday get togethers, Thanksgiving, Christmas or game day and I promise you that everyone will be asking for the recipe!
broccoli cheddar dip!
Party Pleaser: This cheesy broccoli dip is a hit at gatherings, bringing everyone together around a dip that has so much flavor.
Easy to Make: You don’t need to be a gourmet chef to master this delicious dish. It only requires a few key ingredients to make.
Prep-Ahead: Easily prepare it up to a day in advance and serve up chilled from the fridge when ready to serve up!
Aunt Donna says Hellmann’s mayo ONLY and freshly shredded cheese!
Ingredients for Broccoli Cheddar Dip
What I love about this recipe is that is it easy to make. There is no need to cut the broccoli after cooking it as it breaks up easily with the other ingredients when mixed in. It is really easy to make this and honestly impossible to mess up. If you are looking for a thicker dip, add more cheddar cheese!
You can also bake this dip too by adding it to the oven to bake for 15 minutes at 350 F. I prefer it chilled but try it baked too if you’d like!
This is a comfort cheesy appetizer dip that is perfect to serve up for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and going into the holiday parties and Christmas- even for game day. Serve up as an appetizer or even aside dish for people to dip a crusty bread into.
Here are all the ingredients that you’ll need for this recipe:
Sharp cheddar cheese
Broccoli
Mayonaise
Sour Cream
Leek recipe mix
Cheese – Aunt Donna HIGHLY recommends you use a sharp cheddar cheese- this type of cheddar has way more flavor and compliments the flavor of the broccoli very well!
Leek Recipe Mix- This can be bought on amazon or at any grocery store! It is by Knoor and honestly, I always buy extra to have on hand for dips or soups. It really adds to much flavor to this dip and I would highly suggest adding it in. They are super inexpensive to buy on amazon!
Mayonnaise – Aunt Donna always says use Hellmann’s Mayo, always! I don’t ask questions, I just do what Aunt Donna says. Use Hellmann’s!
When Aunt Donna first sent me this recipe it called for a cup of mayo but I split this into mayo and sour cream- you can do what I did OR use a full cup of full fat mayo, either way it will tase delicious!
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Broccoli Cheddar Dip
This broccoli cheddar dip is one that you will be making on repeat for every occasion. It’s creamy, cheesy and best served chilled. The best part about it is that it can be made ahead of time and is jam packed with flavor from a secret ingredient.
Ingredients
- 16 oz sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
- 4 heads of broccoli
- one package of knorr leek recipe mix
- 3 cups sour cream
- 3 cups Hellmann's Mayonaise
Instructions
- Start by cutting and steaming your broccoli until a fork can easily go through the pieces. Let your broccoli cool off a little before adding it into the dip.
- Grate the cheddar cheese
- To a bowl add, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Knorr leek recipe mix and stir all together
- Then add in your steamed broccoli (no need to chop it up, it will break up easily as you mix it into the dip)
- Taste test to see if you need to add more cheddar cheese
- Put in a bowl and cover or a Tupperware to store int he fridge for a few hours or overnight to thicken the dip
- Serve with fresh pumpernickel or sourdough bread or clubhouse crackers and enjoy!
Notes
If you'd like to bake this dip you also can bake in an oven safe dish- heat oven to 350 F and bake for 15-20 minutes before people arrive and enjoy!
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This broccoli cheddar dip is one that you will be making on repeat for every occasion. It’s creamy, cheesy and best served chilled. The best part about it is that it can be made ahead of time and is jam packed with flavor from a secret ingredient.