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Cheesy Baked Broccoli Bites

These cheesy baked broccoli bites are a simple and delicious appetizer or snack made with tender broccoli, cheddar cheese, and breadcrumbs. Baked until golden and crispy, they’re a great way to enjoy veggies in a fun, bite-sized form.
Course APPETIZERS
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Calories 566kcal
Author Rob

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon or small scoop

Ingredients

  • 2 cups broccoli florets cooked and chopped
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Cook broccoli florets in boiling water until just soft. Drain and let cool.
  • Chop broccoli finely. You need about 2 cups. 
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl add broccoli, cheddar cheese, eggs, bread crumbs,onion and seasonings. Mix together well.
  • Place parchment paper on a baking sheet. Drizzle oil on parchment paper and spread it around so it covers the parchment paper. 
  • Start forming balls with your broccoli mixture.  Depending on how big or small you make the balls you could end up with 16-20 balls. 
  • Bake for about 30 minutes turning balls after 15 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 345mg | Sodium: 1101mg | Potassium: 926mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1785IU | Vitamin C: 165mg | Calcium: 595mg | Iron: 6mg