HOT ARTICHOKE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER DIP

Ingredients

• 4 cups cauliflower florets (1 inch)
• 2 tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 4 oz (125 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 can (14 oz/398 mL) artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Combine cauliflower and oil in a bowl; toss until coated.
3. Place cauliflower in a non-stick foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
4. Bake, uncovered, until cauliflower is softened and lightly browned, about 35 - 40 minutes; cool.
5. Meanwhile, to prepare browned butter, place butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until butter is golden brown and smells nutty, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a small heatproof bowl.
6. Place cauliflower, browned butter, cream cheese, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, lemon peel, cayenne pepper and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. Transfer cauliflower mixture to a bowl. Add artichokes, Parmesan cheese, parsley and thyme; stir to combine.
7. Spoon mixture into a greased 2 quart baking dish. May be prepared to this point and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
8. Remove baking dish from refrigerator and let stand for 20 - 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until light golden and heated through. Serve with crackers or baguette slices.