Spicy Cheddar-Jack Cauliflower Dip

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Cooked cauliflower is puréed and combined with cheese, spinach, garlic, and jalapeño in this tasty and different dip. Serve with pita chips or toasted baguette. Click here to see the In: Season Cauliflower Recipes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

2 1/2 cup cauliflower florets
4 ounce neufchâtel cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 fresh jalapeños, seeded and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
12 ounce shredded cheddar-jack cheese
3 baby spinach leaves

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Pulse cauliflower in a food processor until very smooth. Add Neufchâtel, mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, salt, and all but 1/2 cup of the cheese shreds and pulse until very smooth. Add spinach and pulse until chopped. Scrape into a 1-quart ovenproof baking dish or casserole, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake until hot and bubbling, about 35 minutes.