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Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese

December 15, 2017 ·

Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese transforms a simple stove top mac and cheese recipe into healthier comfort food with the addition of sauteed garlic and broccoli. Bonus, it takes less than 20 minutes to make! Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post for what’s #TrendingInTheKitchen

During the holiday season, when life inevitably gets busy, having a variety of easy-to-make comfort food recipes on hand are so helpful. And if those recipe are made healthier, even better! In fact, comfort foods made healthier is one of the food trends identified by Pompeian for 2017….

Filed Under: healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, dinner, easy, entertaining, holiday, light, low fat, pasta, vegetable

Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

April 10, 2017 ·

An easy recipe for cheesy, delicious Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potatoes made in minutes with Idahoan^® Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes. Thanks to Idahoan^® Foods for sponsoring this post.

For Easter this year, my kids have their hearts set on going to the zoo, playing outside and hunting for Easter eggs (of course) – all as a family. With fun family time a priority, I was looking to make changes to simplify our Easter menu with delicious results made easy. Fortunately, I discovered mashed potatoes made in minutes with a tasty twist with this Broccoli Cheddar Mashed Potatoes recipe. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, easy, entertaining, holiday, mashed potatoes, potatoes, quick, vegetable

Individual Broccoli Cheddar Frittata

December 13, 2016 ·

This Individual Broccoli Cheddar Frittata recipe is a cheesy, high protein, veggie-packed frittata made for one. However, this recipe can easily be multiplied to yield single-serve frittatas for many. Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post.

We often enjoy frittatas as an easy, high-protein meal with lots of vegetables and cheese. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner, frittatas are healthy, versatile and always a favorite. While I typically make them in a skillet and serve in wedges, there is something extra special about a single-serve frittata served in a ramekin. So I decided to mix things up from my usual spinach version (which is tasty too!) to make an Individual Broccoli Cheddar Frittata!…

Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, brunch, cheese, easy, eggs, entertaining, frittata, quick, vegetable

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

September 12, 2016 ·

Broccoli Pesto Pasta is an easy, from scratch, creamy pasta sauce made healthier with broccoli, Greek yogurt and olive oil. Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post.

One of our favorite dinners is Roasted Red Pepper Pasta. It is easy, made healthier with lots of vegetables and Greek yogurt and the kids love it. Since it is such a popular recipe around our house, I use it as a base recipe for creating new ones, like this Broccoli Pesto Pasta. …

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, easy, garlic, Greek yogurt, olive oil, pasta, pompeian, quick, vegetable

Cheesy Vegetable Frittata

June 28, 2016 ·

Cheesy Vegetable Frittata is a healthy, protein-packed one-pot meal made in minutes using seasonal vegetables, eggs and cheese. Thank you to Pompeian for sponsoring this post. {gluten free, low carb)

During the summer months, this Cheesy Vegetable Frittata is a frequent go-to staple for dinner, breakfast or any time we want a healthy meal fast. It is quick, easy and we can use up whatever vegetables we have on hand, which is especially convenient during the summer when we have an abundance of fresh summer produce….

Filed Under: breakfast, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, brunch, cheddar, cheese, dinner, easy, eggs, frittata, garlic, light, onion, pompeian, quick, vegetable

Cheesy Tomato Chicken Rice Bake

February 1, 2016 ·

Cheesy Tomato Chicken Rice Bake combines 5 simple ingredients – broccoli, diced tomatoes with herbs, chicken, cheese and Minute® Rice – into an easy, cheesy, delicious meal the whole family will love! {gluten free} Plus a $100 Visa gift card giveaway!

For weeknight meals, we often rely on the same rotation of recipes. The recipes are favorites, but it is nice to mix things up a bit. The key is to keep recipes simple, with both preparation and ingredients. This Cheesy Tomato Chicken Rice Bake is a result of this motivation when raiding my pantry for a new weeknight meal.

A combination of Minute® White Rice and cheese (always a popular with the kids) plus diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, chicken and broccoli, made this cheesy Chicken Tomato Chicken Rice Bake an instant favorite with the entire family. Any meal that has my 3 year old asking for ‘more broccoli please’ is a definite winner!
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Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, chicken, dinner, easy, quick, rice, tomatoes

Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tomatoes

November 23, 2015 ·

This easy recipe for Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tomatoes is so simple and delicious, it makes eating vegetables irresistible! {gluten free, vegan, vegetarian} Thank you to Hunt’s Tomatoes for sponsoring this post.

My family loves steamed broccoli, but sometimes when we eat it night after night, sometimes I hear the groans ‘broccoli again?’ I get it – we all like a little variety. Not all vegetables are necessarily created equal when feeding kids, but I can certainly come up with a new way to prepare a favorite.

When I found this recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts with tomatoes, I decided to swap the broccoli for the Brussels sprouts, make a few changes and see what happens. The result was a wonderful recipe for Oven Roasted Broccoli with Tomatoes!…

Filed Under: gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, sides, vegan, vegetarian Tagged With: #HuntsAtHome, broccoli, diced tomatoes, dinner, easy, entertaining, garlic, holiday, noads, quick, roasted, tomatoes, vegetable

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese

September 25, 2015 ·

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hormel Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese combines a mesquite barbecue roasted pork tenderloin with a simple stove top macaroni and cheese recipe for an easy, delicious dinner the whole family will love! One of my favorite times during the day is dinner. Our whole family eats together, and we get a chance to talk about the fun events from the day! Family meals eaten at home have been proven to benefit the health and wellness of children and adolescents, to fight obesity, substance abuse and to make families stronger – creating a positive impact on our communities and our nation as a whole. So we like to come up with fun, delicious recipes that will have everyone running to the table, like this Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese!…

Filed Under: kid-friendly, main dishes, Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, easy, macaroni and cheese, noads, pasta, pork, pulled pork

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potato Skins | alidaskitchen.com

Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potato Skins #SundaySupper

June 28, 2015 ·

For a delicious, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring Idaho® potatoes, try this easy recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potato Skins {gluten free}

Potato skins are always a fun appetizer. What is not to love with a crispy potato shell filled with so many tasty possibilities! These Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Potato Skins are inspired by the ever popular appetizer, only made a little healthier with broccoli and skipping sour cream and butter. Of course there is plenty of cheddar cheese to keep things delicious!…

Filed Under: appetizers, gluten free, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: broccoli, cheese, easy, garlic, potatoes, quick, snack, sundaysupper, vegetable

Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake

March 19, 2015 ·

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Simply Potatoes for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.

Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake is an easy meatless breakfast casserole filled with broccoli, cheddar, eggs and shredded hash brown potatoes! {gluten free, make ahead}

With the many celebratory and holiday brunches on the horizon, quick and easy crowd-pleasing recipes are a must. Overnight casseroles, such as baked French toast or egg bakes, are always popular. This Overnight Blueberry Baked French Toast is one of our favorite brunch recipes! It is easy to make and satisfies the sweet portion of our menu. To satisfy the savory side, I have been experimenting with different varieties of meatless egg bake recipes to come up with a savory breakfast casserole the whole family will love. Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Bake has become a favorite that will be featured regularly throughout this busy brunch season and beyond.

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