Spicy Baked Cauliflower and Cheddar Pate
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 130kcal
Dips and spreads are my weakness, so I’m going to fancy it up with this Spicy Baked Cauliflower and Cheddar Pate. So creamy, so cheesy, and so delicious! A perfect dish to make for company!
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Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup old white cheddar, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss cauliflower florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes, turning once.
- Transfer cauliflower to a food processor and pulse until well chopped - should look like rice. Add the cream cheese and pulse into the cauliflower.
- Add "riced" cauliflower and cream cheese mixture to a large bowl, along with the sour cream, thyme leaves, garlic, cheddar, and chili flakes. Stir well to combined.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish. Smooth out the top and bake for 30 minutes at 400 degrees.
- Top with a few fresh thyme leaves (optional) and serve with good crusty bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 178mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 285IU | Vitamin C: 16.4mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.3mg