Description
Baked Broccoli Bites are the ultimate cheesy snack that transforms vegetables into a delicious treat everyone will love. These crispy morsels blend fresh broccoli with gooey cheddar cheese and spices, making them the perfect finger food for any occasion. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, they are ideal for parties or casual nights at home. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful crunch followed by tender broccoli goodness — an irresistible combination that even picky eaters can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls or patties about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 bites (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg