Broccoli Smashed Potatoes

While my sister visited, she requested honey-lime crockpot chicken, and of course, I obliged.  Thus, I was looking for a good side dish when I came across this recipe from Patrick and Gina Neely.  Perfect -- they are this week's Food Network Challenge Chefs!  And, their potatoes were great!

Broccoli Smashed Potatoes - Adapted from the Neely's
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1 lb. potatoes
1 broccoli head, chopped, (~3 C)
1/4 C milk
1/4 C cream
2-4 T butter, as desired
salt and pepper to taste

Wash, peel and cube the potatoes - done by my precious little sister!

Then, boil in salted water until tender.

About 5 minutes before potatoes are done, add in the broccoli.

Drain the water from the broccoli and potatoes.

Return the broccoli and potatoes to the pan.

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.  Then, stir in the milk and cream.

Pour this mixture onto the potatoes and broccoli.

Use a potato masher to mash up the potatoes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!

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