Baked Broccoli Cheese Bites
Baked Broccoli Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Bites
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped, steamed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Preparation
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain them very well. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This step is crucial for crispy bites.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Finely chop the squeezed broccoli. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, large egg, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a small ball, then slightly flatten it into a tot or patty shape. Place each bite onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, spacing the bites evenly.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the broccoli cheese bites are golden brown, firm, and cooked through. Serve warm.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
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Baked Broccoli Cheese Bites
Ingredients
For the Broccoli Bites
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped, steamed and squeezed dry
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg, large
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For Preparation
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for greasing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Steam the broccoli florets until they are tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain them very well. Transfer the steamed broccoli to a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible. This step is crucial for crispy bites.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Finely chop the squeezed broccoli. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, large egg, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and form a cohesive mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a small ball, then slightly flatten it into a tot or patty shape. Place each bite onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture, spacing the bites evenly.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the broccoli cheese bites are golden brown, firm, and cooked through. Serve warm.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375