Enjoy the crispiest, crunchiest, cheesiest broccoli.
This smashed broccoli is sprinkled with ranch seasoning and dunked in sriracha ranch dressing.
This bakedbroccoli recipeis easy and downright delicious with crispy cheesy pieces and florets that get nice and toasted.
Credit:Carson Downing
It might be the most delicious way to get your greens in.
What Ingredients Are in Crispy Smashed Ranch Broccoli
Crispy smashed ranch broccoli doesn’t require much.
Most of the ingredients you probably have at home, or they’re a quick trip to the supermarket.
And what better way to serve this smashed broccoli recipe than with a side of sriracha ranch!
Even your pickiest kids might enjoy this new way of eating vegetables.
Sprinkle with seasoning and drizzle with olive oil, bake, and then cool.
it’s possible for you to break apart with your hands or a pizza cutter into bite-sized pieces.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place broccoli in a steamer basket set in a large saucepan.
Add water to just below the basket.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Cover and steam until just fork tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
Spread Broccoli on Sheet Pan
Spread Parmesan in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Arrange broccoli florets in a single layer over cheese, leaving about an inch between pieces.
Using the bottom of a glass, smash each broccoli floret until flattened.
Sprinkle broccoli and cheese with Ranch Seasoning Mix; drizzle with 3 Tbsp.
Bake and Serve
Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
In a small bowl stir togetherButtermilk Ranch Dressingand sriracha sauce (if using).
Break broccoli mixture into pieces.
Drizzle or serve with dressing.
dried parsley, 1 Tbsp.
dried cilantro, 2 tsp.
dried chives, 2 tsp.
dried dill, 1 tsp.
salt, 1 tsp.
garlic powder, 1 tsp.
ground black pepper, 1 tsp.
Transfer to an airtight container.
Store at room temperature up to 6 months.
chopped fresh parsley, 1 clove garlic minced, 1/4 tsp.
onion powder, 1/4 tsp.
dry mustard, 14 tsp.
black pepper, and 18 to 14 tsp.
If necessary, stir in additional buttermilk to reach desired consistency.
Cover and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 1 week.
Credits
Recipe developed by Colleen Weeden.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
