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Broccoli Cheddar Spread -- e-w

Source of Recipe

Light & Tasty 2005 – B. Parker; Graysville, AL
Broccoli Cheddar Spread

Exchanges
Yield 3 cups

4 c. chopped fresh broccoli
1 T. water
2 c. (16-oz.) reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 c. + 1 T. shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, ‘divided
1 envelope vegetable soup mix
Reduced-fat crackers or pita chips

Place broccoli and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes or until crisp tender; drain. In a large bowl, combine sour cream, 1/2 c.
Cheese and soup mix. Gently stir in broccoli.

Transfer to an ungreased shallow 1-qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake uncovered, at 350º for 20-25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or pita chips.

1/4 cup (spread only) equals: 80 calories…4 gm fat (3 gm saturated)…16 mg cholesterol…230 mg sodium…6 gm carbohydrate…1 gm fiber…5 gm protein ++++ Exchanges: 1/2 fat-free milk…1/2 fat+++ WWP: 2