🧀🥦 Cheesy Broccoli Bites
⏱ Time
30 minutes
👥 Makes
20–24 bites
🧾 Ingredients
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2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
(or cheddar + mozzarella blend) -
1 egg
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½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep broccoli
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Steam broccoli until tender (about 3–4 minutes).
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Drain well and chop finely.
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Let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Mix
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In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheeses, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.
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Mix until well combined.
3️⃣ Shape
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Scoop and form small balls or patties.
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Place on lined baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
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Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.
🔥 Optional Cooking Methods
Air Fryer:
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180°C / 350°F for 10–12 minutes
Pan-Fry (extra crispy):
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Shallow fry in oil until golden on both sides
🍽️ Serve with
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Ranch 🥛
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Garlic aioli 🧄
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Marinara 🍅