Plain Janes with Cheesy Broccoli Dip
Ingredients:
- Plain Janes Unbreaded Chicken Nuggets
- 8 oz (250 g) Light cream cheese
- 1 cup (250 mL) Thawed frozen broccoli florets
- 1 cup (250 mL) Shredded extra old Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) Coarsely chopped red pepper
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) 2% milk
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard
- 2 Green onions, coarsely chopped
- Whole-wheat bread cubes, breadsticks or crackers
- Assorted fresh cut vegetables
Instructions:
- Prepare the nuggets according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, combine cream cheese, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, red pepper, milk, Dijon mustard and green onion in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse until vegetables are very finely chopped and mixture is well combined.
- Transfer to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat on High, stirring twice, for 5 to 7 minutes or until hot and bubbly throughout. Serve the dip with nuggets, bread cubes and veggies on the side. Makes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) dip.
Tip: Top baked potatoes with Janes Oven Roasted Carved Chicken Breast and a hearty drizzle of this dip for a weeknight main course.
Per serving (2 tbsp/30 mL dip only): 50 calories, 4 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 110 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrates, 0 g fibre, 1 g sugars, 2 g protein. Source of calcium.
