Broccoli Cheddar Spread Recipe

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In Graysville, Alabama, Beth Parker has contributed this rich creamy spread to family get-togethers for years. "I was able to lighten up the original recipe with out loosing any of the terrific flavor," she says.

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Broccoli Cheddar Spread Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups chopped fresh broccoli
1 tablespoon water
2 cups (16 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
1 envelope vegetable soup mix
Pita chips or reduced-fat crackers

Directions

Place broccoli and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. In a large bowl, combine the sour cream, 1/2 cup cheese and soup mix. Gently stir in broccoli.
Transfer to an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with pita chips or crackers. Yield: 3 cups.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: 1/4 cup spread (calculated without pita chips) equals 80 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 fat-free milk, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Broccoli Cheddar Spread in Light & Tasty December/January 2006, p28

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Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2013 by thelietzs

I made this for a party and it was a hit! Every last bit was gone. I added a 1/2 brick of cream cheese, a little onion powder, garlic powder, and some cooked bacon bits. Would have been fine without the bacon bits as well. Will definitely make this one again.