Broccoli – I love you, but I’m not IN love with you. I look at you, and don’t want to have you steamed, sauteed, or even covered in cheese anymore. But I’m willing to make this relationship work, so let’s try something new. Something fun. Let’s turn you into a broccoli MASH. That’ll get the fire going again!

Mashing isn’t just for cauliflower, you know! Try mashing up your broccoli for a completely new look and taste. My friend Nicole (who has guest blogged here before) shared this idea with me. I tried it last night, and it’s a winner!

This super easy recipe makes for a great side dish and re-purposes a vegetable into a more kid friendly format. So bust out your steamer and food processor let’s go!

Print Recipe Broccoli Mash Create a Broccoli Mash as a fun, alternative way to eat your veggies! Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 6 people Equipment Food processor

Steamer Ingredients 2 heads Broccoli

4 tablespoons Shredded Cheese I used a parmesan/romano mix

0.25 cups Butter 1/2 stick

0.25 cups Whole Cream

Salt And Pepper Instructions Coarsely cut up the broccoli tops and upper part of the stems into pieces

Steam broccoli until easily pierced with fork

Put in processor (I had to do mine in two batches) and blend until mostly pureed.

Add in butter and cheese, blend

Add in cream until you reach desired consistency

Salt and pepper to taste

Voila! I did the whole thing while waiting for my sausages to cook (grilled them up all proper like) and served with my broccoli mash.