🧀🥦 Cheesy Broccoli Bites

🧀🥦 Cheesy Broccoli Bites

⏱ Time

30 minutes

👥 Makes

20–24 bites

🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  (or cheddar + mozzarella blend)

• 1 egg

• ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep broccoli

• Steam broccoli until tender (about 3–4 minutes).

• Drain well and chop finely.

• Let cool slightly.

2️⃣ Mix

• In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheeses, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasonings.

• Mix until well combined.

3️⃣ Shape

• Scoop and form small balls or patties.

• Place on lined baking sheet.

4️⃣ Bake

• Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.

• Bake 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.

🔥 Optional Cooking Methods

Air Fryer:

• 180°C / 350°F for 10–12 minutes

Pan-Fry (extra crispy):

• Shallow fry in oil until golden on both sides

🍽️ Serve with

• Ranch 🥛

• Garlic aioli 🧄

• Marinara 🍅