Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 lb

yukon gold potato

scrubbed and cut into wedges

0.75 lb

broccoli floret

chopped

0.75 cup

Fontina cheese

shredded

0.5 cup

nonfat milk

heated

0.5 tsp

salt

1 pinch

fresh ground black pepper

to taste

Step 1
~2 min

Bring an inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.

Step 2
~2 min

Add potato wedges to the steamer basket.

Step 3
~2 min

Cover the saucepan and steam the potatoes for 10 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Place chopped broccoli florets on top of the potatoes in the steamer basket.

Step 5
~2 min

Cover again and steam until both the potatoes and broccoli are tender, approximately 6-8 minutes more.

Step 6
~2 min

Transfer the steamed broccoli to a large bowl.

Step 7
~2 min

Coarsely mash the broccoli using a potato masher.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the steamed potatoes, shredded Fontina cheese, heated nonfat milk, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Step 9
~2 min

Continue mashing all ingredients together until you reach your desired consistency.

Key Technique: Mashing
Step 10
~2 min

Taste the mash and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 11
~2 min

Serve the Cheesy Broccoli-Potato Mash immediately while hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add roasted garlic for extra flavor.

Garnish with fresh chives.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with roasted chicken or fish.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Roasted Chicken
Grilled Salmon
Pork Tenderloin

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

Comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Holiday Meal
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100