Warm Broccoli Spread
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My husband cannot get enough of this. He will eat the whole thing by himself and he is NOT a vegetable fan. This is a broccoli spread so expect broccoli. You can do a light version using light or reduced fat cream cheese, sour cream and cheese, but we go for the regular version.
I found this recipe in the Taste of Home Cookbook when I was looking for a new way to use up broccoli.
First add 1 pkg. cream cheese (8oz), 1 c. sour cream and 1 envelope Italian seasoning pkg to a bowl.
Using a hand mixer beat together until blended.
I used fresh broccoli so I chopped up about 10 oz.
(if using frozen make sure it is chopped, thawed, drained and patted dry)
Then fold in your 10 oz chopped broccoli and 1 1/2 c. of shredded cheddar cheese.
Once all mixed, spoon into a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. (I used my pampered chef small oval baker without the spray.)
My daughter couldn't resist even before it was cooked.
Bake at 350* for 20 min. Then sprinkle with 1/2 c. cheese and bake an additional 5 min. to melt cheese.
(Make sure you clean up as you go)
Hot out of the oven!!
Serve with wheat things
If you want a gluten free version, serve with gluten-free crackers.
My daughter's dinner gluten-free chicken bruschetta pasta and warm broccoli spread with gluten-free crackers.
ENJOY!!!
