A girl needs more broccoli. Certainly our toddler does.

Tried this broccoli cheddar smash that I saw online and was surprised how easy it was to make. Mom and dad were fans, but it looks like the little lady might need a few more chances to acquire the taste.

She liked the cheese at least. Might add some garlic next time to spice things up. Definitely see this becoming a staple in the house to keep our vegetables up.

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Ingredients

• bag of frozen broccoli
• cheddar cheese block
• mozzarella cheese block
• paprika
• garlic powder
• cumin

Steps

1. Rinse the frozen broccoli. Soaking in vinegar for a few minutes optional.
2. Bring a medium pot to boil.
3. Boil the broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes—we don’t want to overdo it here.
4. Blanch in a bath of ice/cold water.
5. Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper.
6. Grate a layer of cheese onto the pan.
7. Spread the now-cold broccoli in a single layer all over the cheese with enough space to flatten down the florets.
8. Smash the broccoli as flat as you can using a jar or heavy glass.
9. Give the florets another sprinkling of cheese.
10. Dust the bunch with whatever spices you like.
11. Bake at 420ºf / 215ºc for 25-30 minutes.
12. Remove from the oven and break the florets apart as they cool.
13. Enjoy!