Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash

From EatingWell: September/October 2007 — Subscribe Now!

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

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"I used to cater to my kids tastes, but then realized it got me no where. I've been adding more and more veggies to dishes and while they turn their nose as I'm prepping the food, they always love what I make. They'd eat Ramen all day if...

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I used to cater to my kids tastes, but then realized it got me no where. I've been adding more and more veggies to dishes and while they turn their nose as I'm prepping the food, they always love what I make. They'd eat Ramen all day if I let them, so I found a recipe where I could incorporate a ton of veggies into it, and they LOVE it!!	6 weeks 4 days ago
I liked the recipe but my son is not stupid. Broccoli is broccoli.	6 weeks 5 days ago
I would have to say there is nothing hiding in this recipe, the potatoes are green for heavens sake! We all thought these potatoes were very tasty. jaime, Des Moines, IA	8 weeks 6 days ago
I agree with most. If a child is taught to eat the veggies from a young age, and don't give in to them...just cause they hear their friends say they hate veggies they will eat them. The norm. seems to be onions and mushrooms for most kids.... but if you teach a child to be a picky eater, they will be. I make make spinach, carrot,squash,add bacon bits and cheese to mashed potatoes frequently for a change. I've gotten more into eating yams now...for the health benefit. Always use lots of color when serving your meals. I had to laugh too, when I read about cutting the potatoes, when it just talked about not doing so. Go figure. Muis-Canada	8 weeks 6 days ago
Anyone notice the irony of this recipe? Notice it says to cube the potato. Yet the page that linked this recipe stated not to cut up your potato when boiling as it cuts back on the nutrients available. Sorry just thought that was funny. AL, Bellingham, WA	8 weeks 6 days ago
I can not understand parents who are hiding the vegetables. You are just giving in and starting the foundation for an unhealthy lifestyle in a childs future. dottie	8 weeks 6 days ago
We shouldn't "hide" vegetables from our children. If you introduce and encourage kids to eat veggies, they can learn to love them to! Juli Johnson, Oskaloosa, IA	8 weeks 6 days ago
My girls LOVE these things. No hiding necessary. The bit of mustard tip would give it a nice little kick. Try the same thing but with couscous instead of potatoes for another variation. Kristen, Woodstock, CT	8 weeks 6 days ago
Mash potatoes are high on the glycemic index. With broccoli & cheese, the GI may drop to 70. Still, that's too high. It seems this dish will make you fat. Can you use sweet potatoes or yams instead? Both of these other root vegetables have a lower GI value. Arnie, San Diego, CA	8 weeks 6 days ago
I would substitute cauliflower in order to 'hide' the veggies. Also, adding a bit of dry mustard and a couple of drops of Worchestershire sauce and 1/4 cup of low fat cheddar would give it more of a cheesy baked potato feel. You have to hide veggies, not make them obvious!! J.Smith, Whittier, CA	8 weeks 6 days ago