Crunchy Baked Broccoli Cheese Bites
Delicious and nutritious bites that make it easy to enjoy vegetables without compromising on taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender, then chop them finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray the bites with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
These bites can be customized with different cheeses and herbs to match your flavor preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg