Broccoli Dinosaur Trees
Broccoli Dinosaur Trees
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Trees
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, fresh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Cheesy Dip
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until all the broccoli is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure there's enough space between florets for even roasting.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Roast the broccoli for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the florets are tender-crisp and slightly charred at the edges. You can flip them halfway through for more even browning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the broccoli is roasting, prepare the cheesy dip. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Serve the roasted broccoli "dinosaur trees" immediately with the warm cheesy dip on the side for dipping. Enjoy your prehistoric feast!
⏱️ 1 min
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Broccoli Dinosaur Trees
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Trees
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets, fresh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Cheesy Dip
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli florets with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss well until all the broccoli is evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Spread the seasoned broccoli in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure there's enough space between florets for even roasting.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Roast the broccoli for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the florets are tender-crisp and slightly charred at the edges. You can flip them halfway through for more even browning.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the broccoli is roasting, prepare the cheesy dip. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is completely melted and the dip is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Serve the roasted broccoli "dinosaur trees" immediately with the warm cheesy dip on the side for dipping. Enjoy your prehistoric feast!
⏱️ 1 min