Cheesy Broccoli Bites

 Cheesy Broccoli Bites 🧀🥦✨

Ingredients 🛒

2 cups fresh broccoli, finely chopped

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, lightly beaten

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

Salt & pepper, to taste

1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for coating)

Olive oil spray

Directions 👩‍🍳

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly with olive oil spray.

2️⃣ Blanch the Broccoli

Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the chopped broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.

3️⃣ Mix the Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

4️⃣ Shape into Bites

Scoop out a small amount of the mixture (about 1 tbsp) and roll it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

5️⃣ Coat with Panko

Roll each ball in panko breadcrumbs to coat. Place the bites on the prepared baking sheet.

6️⃣ Bake

Lightly spray the bites with olive oil. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

7️⃣ Serve

Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, like ranch, marinara, or cheese sauce.

⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes

⏰ Cook Time: 20 minutes

⏰ Total Time: 35 minutes

🍴 Servings: 4

🔥 Calories: 150 kcal per serving