Bacon Kissed Cauliflower Dip W Crispy Corn Tortillas Ragu


Ragú® recipe contest entry. Looking for a crowd-pleaser dip or a unique appetizer for your next party? this creamy, cheesy and smoky cauliflower dip will steal the show no matter the occasion! Make it ahead of time and pop it in the hot oven for a perfectly creamy and flavorful dip!

Steps


In a small saucepan , heat oil.
Fry 6-8 tortilla triangles a time till crispy.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place over a paper towel-lined dish.
Sprinkle with sea salt.
Repeat process till all tortillas are fried.
Set aside.
In a food processor , pulse cauliflower till it resembles rice.
Set aside.
In a medium pan , or dutch oven , cook bacon till crispy and set aside to cool over paper towel.
Remove all but 2 tbsp bacon fat from pan.
Add 1 tbsp butter and saut onions till translucent.
Add cauliflower , garlic , salt and pepper and saut till slightly browned.
Add ragu mozzarella sauce and pepper jack cheese.
Stir till combined.
Transfer to an oven-proof serving dish.
In a small bowl , combine breadcrumbs , 1 tbsp melted butter and crumbled bacon.
Set aside.
Top with bacon / breadcrumb mixture.
Bake in pre-heated oven till golden and bubbly.
Serve with corn tortilla chips.
Enjoy !.

Ingredients


corn oil, white corn tortillas, kosher salt, smoked bacon, butter, onion, cauliflower florets, garlic, ground black pepper, monterey jack pepper cheese, rag pasta sauce, panko breadcrumbs