Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash

From EatingWell: September/October 2007

Mashing broccoli with cheese and potatoes might just be the ticket to getting your kids to eat their veggies.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Loved it.. best mashed potatoe recipe.. kids ate it without even noticing that it contains "ugly and yucky broccolii"!!! "

Makes: 6 servings, 2/3 cup each

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

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Ingredients

1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into wedges
3/4 pound broccoli crowns, chopped (4 cups)
3/4 cup shredded fontina cheese
1/2 cup nonfat milk, heated
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Place broccoli on top, cover and steam until the potatoes and broccoli are tender, 6 to 8 minutes more. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Add the potatoes, cheese, milk, salt and pepper and continue mashing to desired consistency. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 135 calories; 4 g fat ( 3 g sat , 1 g mono ); 16 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 7 g protein; 2 g fiber; 329 mg sodium; 201 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (100% daily value), Vitamin A (30% dv), Calcium (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 high fat meat

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