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Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes

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Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes
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Cheese Broccoli Ranch Mashed Potatoes, a recipe by Dinner Tonight
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area.
  2. Scrub and peel potatoes.
  3. Place whole potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl.
  4. Add frozen broccoli on top.
  5. Completely cover bowl with a microwave-safe plate.
  6. Microwave 12 minutes on high (or until potatoes are tender).
  7. Use a towel or oven safe gloves to carefully take off plate and remove bowl from microwave. (Use extra caution to avoid steam.)
  8. Use potato masher to break up potatoes and broccoli.
  9. Stir in cheese, ranch dressing and milk.
  10. Taste and then add salt and pepper as needed.
  11. As an option you can top the potato mixture with sprinkled cheese.
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Veggie Tots

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How do I be more creative with my vegetable game? How do I repurpose leftover vegetables? Our answer: VEGGIE TOTS! Try this fun and tasty recipe at your next meal.


Veggie Tots
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8 servings (4 tots per serving) 10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings (4 tots per serving) 10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Veggie Tots
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Cook Time
12 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 servings (4 tots per serving) 10 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
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Oven Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425F, place oven rack in the middle of the oven and line baking sheet with silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. Steam or microwave the potatoes to the point where a fork is easily inserted but its too tough to eat (20 seconds for ready to eat potatoes in microwave)
  3. Once they are cooked, drain them and set them aside to cool down.
  4. Then place 2 cups of thawed broccoli florets into your food processor and pulse it until the broccoli resembles coarse rice. (should yield 1 1/2 cups chopped)Measure out 1 1/2 cups of the finely chopped broccoli and transfer into a large bowl.
  5. Next, pulse the semi-cooked potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan cheese; pulse just enough to break up the potatoes and combine then with the cheese.
  6. Place the cheese and potato mixture into the bowl with the broccoli.Add seasoning into the large bowl and fold all ingredients with a large spatula to combine all ingredients evenly.
  7. Then place grated parmesan cheese and panko bread crumbs into small bowl.Form small balls with a 1 tablespoon size cookie scoop or your hands and a spoon with the folded. Once the ball is formed, roll each veggie tot in the grated cheese and bread crumb coating
  8. Place each veggie tot on the baking sheet, about 1/2 inch apart.Bake 12 minutes, until golden brownRemove from the oven, let cool for 2-3 minutes and enjoy!
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Complete instructions 2-8 from the "Oven Instructions" section.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and set the time for 7 minutes.
  3. Once preheated, place food on the tray/basket making sure not crowd the tots. Spray the top of the tots with non-stick cooking spray.
  4. Close the air fryer and start the cooking. Halfway through, turn the tots over and spray the tops with non-stick cooking spray and finish the cooking.
  5. Note: you might have to cook the tots in batches.
Recipe Notes

May use fresh potatoes for this recipe instead of the ready to use russet potatoes.

Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole

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Looking for an easy one pot, one pan meal? Try this delicious skillet chicken and rice casserole for simple and delicious dinner.

Bethany's Skillet Chicken and Rice Casserole
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  1. Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat large nonstick skillet with a lid, coated with cooking spray, to medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. Remove chicken pieces from the pan and set aside to rest.
  4. In the skillet prepare rice according to package directions omitting any added salt and fat.
  5. While the rice is cooking, steam broccoli according to directions on bag.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and milk.
  7. Fold in broccoli, roasted red pepper, and chicken and bring to 165 Degrees F. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Skillet Chicken and Rice Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 cup (307g) 5 Amount per serving Calories 350 % Daily Value Total Fat 15 g 19 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 95 mg 32 % Sodium 340 mg 15 % Total Carbohydrate 20 g 7 % Dietary Fiber 3 g 11 % Total Sugars 3 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 30 g Vitamin D 0.1 mcg 0 % Calcium 100 mg 8 % Iron 0.7 mg 4 % Potassium 460 mg 10 %