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