Description
Broccoli and Cheese is a crispy, cheesy comfort dish made with finely chopped broccoli, melted cheese, and seasonings. Baked or air-fried, these bites are a nutritious and kid-friendly snack, side, or appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs or panko
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil or cooking spray for baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Steam broccoli until just tender, then finely chop or pulse in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, eggs, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small bite-sized balls or patties using your hands or a scoop.
- Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Customize with added veggies like carrots or spinach.
- For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack set on the sheet pan.
- Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Great for freezing and reheating for snacks or meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 85mg