Description
Delicious and nutritious broccoli bites packed with cheese, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for baked bites; heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat for fried bites.
- Steam the broccoli florets for about 3-5 minutes until bright green but crisp. Drain, cool, then chop finely.
- Combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
- For baked bites, form balls or patties, place on a baking sheet, spray lightly with olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For fried bites, drop spoonfuls into hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Great for meal prep; can be served with dipping sauces or side salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg