BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SPREAD

Broccoli Cheddar Spread image

I've 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.-BethParker, Graysville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges