Dinosaur Broccoli Cheese Bites
Dinosaur Broccoli Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the Dinosaur Bites
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil or cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
If using fresh broccoli, steam or boil the florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. If using frozen, cook according to package directions until tender. Drain well and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once cooled, finely chop the cooked broccoli or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles a coarse meal. Squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy bites!
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Take about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and press it firmly into a dinosaur-shaped cookie cutter on your prepared baking sheet. Carefully remove the cookie cutter to leave behind the dinosaur shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the bites about 1 inch apart. If you don't have cookie cutters, you can form them into small patties.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, then carefully flip the bites and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on both sides. The internal temperature should be hot and the cheese melted.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. These bites are delicious warm!
⏱️ 5 min
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Dinosaur Broccoli Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the Dinosaur Bites
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with olive oil or cooking spray.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
If using fresh broccoli, steam or boil the florets until tender, about 5-7 minutes. If using frozen, cook according to package directions until tender. Drain well and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once cooled, finely chop the cooked broccoli or pulse it in a food processor until it resembles a coarse meal. Squeeze out any excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. This step is crucial for crispy bites!
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Take about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and press it firmly into a dinosaur-shaped cookie cutter on your prepared baking sheet. Carefully remove the cookie cutter to leave behind the dinosaur shape. Repeat with the remaining mixture, placing the bites about 1 inch apart. If you don't have cookie cutters, you can form them into small patties.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes, then carefully flip the bites and bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy on both sides. The internal temperature should be hot and the cheese melted.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before serving. These bites are delicious warm!
⏱️ 5 min