Description
These Broccoli and Cheese Bites are nutritious, kid-friendly mini muffins packed with finely chopped broccoli, cheese, and simple seasonings. They’re easy to prep, freezer-friendly, and perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or light meals.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked broccoli florets (finely chopped)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
- Boil broccoli florets for 3 minutes, drain, and finely chop.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, egg, cheese, onion, garlic powder, and optional salt.
- Mix well until fully combined.
- Press mixture into the mini muffin pan, compacting gently.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden on top and set.
- Allow to cool before removing from pan. Serve warm or store for later.
Notes
- To make egg-free, use a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour for gluten-free version.
- Dairy-free cheese can be used to make the bites dairy-free.
- Use mozzarella for a mild flavor or cheddar for a stronger bite.
- Can be made in regular muffin tins; increase baking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
