Xtreme Green Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Mashing broccoli with cheese and potatoes might just be the ticket to getting your kids to eat their veggies. From Eating Well Magazine.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb potato, cut into wedges
• 3⁄4 lb broccoli floret, chopped (4 cups)
• 3⁄4 cup  shredded Fontina cheese
• 1⁄2 cup nonfat milk, heated
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Place potatoes in a steamer basket and steam for 10 minutes. Place broccoli on top, cover and steam until the potatoes and broccoli are tender, 6 to 8 minutes more.
2. Transfer the broccoli to a large bowl and coarsely mash with a potato masher. Add the potatoes, cheese, milk, salt and pepper and continue mashing to desired consistency.
3. Serve immediately.