Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
A Great Way to Get Non-Broccoli Eaters to Eat Broccoli
Steamed broccoli is pureed and mixed with garlic, butter and a touch of whole milk in this healthy, creamy mashed potatoes recipe.
This mashed potatoes recipe is a fun way to get kids and confirmed broccoli-haters to enjoy broccoli. Because the broccoli is pureed and whipped into the mashed potatoes, you don't get the texture of the broccoli or the slightly bitter broccoli flavor in this side dish.
If you making this mashed potatoes recipe for kids, call it Wizard of Oz Potatoes, Emerald Potatoes or St. Patrick's Day Mashed Potatoes. They'll think you added food coloring, and really, why spoil the fun with the truth?!
These mashed potatoes are a great side dish to go with Crock Pot flank steak, corned beef and cabbage or beef brisket. Serve with carrot raisin salad or butternut squash with apples.
Broccoli Mashed Potatoes
- 2 pounds Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or 2 garlic scapes, minced
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Peel and cut potatoes into one-inch chunks. Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water by three inches. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low and allow potatoes to simmer until they are fork tender, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, place broccoli florets in a gallon-size zip-top plastic bag. Poke a few holes in the bag and place in the microwave. Heat on high 45 seconds to 2 minutes, until broccoli is tender when pierced with a fork. Place steamed broccoli and whole milk in a blender and puree until smooth. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Set aside.
Drain potatoes and return them to the pot. Add minced garlic and butter. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher or a food mill. Be careful not to overwork the potatoes, or they will get tough. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Gently fold in the broccoli puree until it reaches the desired consistency. Serve immediately.
*Note: If you get the pre-washed, pre-chopped broccoli florets in a bag, you can just poke a few holes in the bag the broccoli came in and microwave it right in that bag.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Per serving (based on 6): 191 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 37 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein, 46% vitamin A, 149% vitamin C, 8% calcium, 13% iron
For more healthy and delicious side dish recipes, see also:
- Broccoli Salad
- Broccoli au Gratin
- Steamed Broccoli and Cauliflower
- Broccoli and Garlic with Pine Nuts
- Butternut Squash Smashed Potatoes
- Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes
- White and Sweet Potato Gratin
