Crazy Curly Broccoli Bake (Kid-Friendly) Recipe
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Crazy Curly Broccoli Bake (Kid-Friendly)

By: Fruits & Veggies—More Matters® 
"Ready in only 25 minutes, this creamy, kid-friendly side dish is a delicious way to add another veggie to your kids' day. Pasta, bread crumbs and a creamy sauce blended with the perfect seasonings add flair to your basic broccoli side dish that will have your kids begging for more. Nutritious, delicious and loads of fun to make ... and eat!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat corkscrew pasta, dry
  • 3 cups broccoli, frozen, chopped
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can low-fat cream of broccoli soup, condensed
  • 1/2 cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Place frozen broccoli in a large microwave-safe and oven-proof dish and cook for 2 minutes on HIGH. Coarsely chop cooked broccoli.
  3. Mix soup with skim milk and add to chopped broccoli. Add cooked pasta and mix.
  4. Top with bread crumbs and seasoning blend.
  5. Bake in oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through.

Footnotes

  • Submitted by: Fruits & Veggies-More Matters® from our Cool Fuel Cookbook for Kids
  • All Fruits & Veggies-More Matters® recipes are healthy recipes that meet strict nutrition guidelines.
  • Nutritional Information per Serving:
  • Calories: 164; Total Fat: 2.2g; Saturated Fat: 0.6g; % of Calories from Fat: 11%; Protein: 8g; Carbohydrates: 31g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sodium: 351mg
  • Each serving of this provides: An excellent source of vitamin C and fiber and a good source of vitamin A, folate and magnesium.
  • Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information calculated from original recipe ingredients.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by Sarah Jo   view full review
I used elbow macaroni, fresh broccoli (that I cooked with the pasta), and I upped the milk to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by RustedDesigns.Etsy.com   view full review
I made this vegan by subbing a creamy broccoli soup from the natural section in my grocery...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2011 by KMS   view full review
Quick and easy! Great as a side-dish or as a meal with a side salad or applesauce.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2011 by kayeronn   view full review
Very simple, easy, quick meal. I switched it up and used organic broccoli soup without all the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by jms967   view full review
I've turned this side dish into a main dish meal by adding canned tuna! The kids love it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2011 by Sweet Sharese   view full review
YUMMO! My daughter helped me make this creamy goodness, and she LOVED it! We even added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2011 by Brainyac7   view full review
It was great!! a little bland, but who says that's a bad thing?
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2011 by Aedria   view full review
Made with cooked fresh broccoli. My kids wouldn't eat more than the obligatory first bite. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2012 by Connie   view full review
Used fresh broccoli (steamed first). didn't have cream of broccoli soup so I used cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2011 by Hollandaise27   view full review
Better than traditional mac & cheese and healthier too!

 

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