Crispy Broccoli Cheese Bites
Delicious cheese-filled bites with nutritious broccoli, perfect for quick meals or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup crispy breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam or blanch the broccoli until tender—about 3-5 minutes.
- Chop the steamed broccoli finely.
- Combine the chopped broccoli with cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm as a side dish or snack.
Notes
Don’t skip the steaming step for even cooking. Consider adding red pepper flakes for extra kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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