Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Bites
Cheddar cheese creates a flavorful blanket for these crispy Broccoli Cheddar Bites that are the perfect guilt free snack, appetizer, or side.
Crunchy Snacks
Do you have a favorite crunch?
Sure, it may sound like an odd question. But think about it.
Tap... tap.... tap... on the keyboard, followed by that loud, CRUNCH. Your ears prick up, and you just want to know. "What ARE they munching on?"
And maybe, you start craving your own crunch.
I couldn't tell you what it is, but crunching and munching is contagious. And, we all know you've got your favorite crunch.
Is is a big juicy apple or cute sweet baby carrots? Maybe. Or maybe, we just make ourselves believe those are our favorites. Maybe they really are. (I do love a nice crisp apple.) But, sometimes, that crunch can only be satisfied by something a little more crisp and indulgent.
But, indulging that crunch craving doesn't have to lead to hitting the vending machine for a bag of chips.
Our Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Bites
These little broccoli cheddar bites are perfect for a game day appetizer or even a fun, kid-friendly side dish.
Fresh broccoli is coated in a light egg batter and rolled in breadcrumbs and cheddar cheese. Then, the bites are baked to crispy, roasted perfection.
The crisp and cheesy coating gives the already crunchy-crisp broccoli a wonderfully cheesy crackle.
Who doesn't love broccoli and cheese?
Crispy Broccoli Cheddar Bites
Ingredients
- 1 head broccoli (roughly 4 c, chopped)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 c bread crumbs
- ¼ c sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Chop broccoli into 1-2 inch, bite sized pieces, using mostly the florets.
- In a medium bowl, beat eggs with milk. Place chopped broccoli in bowl and toss to coat broccoli in egg mixture.
- In a different bowl mix together bread crumbs, cheese, and spices.
- Dip egg-coated broccoli in the bread crumb mixture, pressing firmly to get the coating to stick to the broccoli.
- Place coated broccoli on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining broccoli.
- Bake broccoli for 15-20 min, or until crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before eating.
Notes
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Sarah founded Curious in 2010 as a way to save her recipe creations and share culinary experiences. Her love for cultural cuisines was instilled early by her French Canadian Grandmother. Her experience in the kitchen and in recipe development comes from over 10 years working in professional kitchens. She has traveled extensively and enjoys bringing the flavors of her travels back to create easy-to-make recipes.
Well there you have it--now I know what to do with the broccoli I bought the other day!
I think these would make me eat broccoli!
Love that you added the cheese in there, yum!!
I love the sound of these little popable bites! Broccoli and cheddar is always a fantastic combo, and I love teh crunch factor.
Looks yummy. Glad we were in #Sunday Supper together! I might try something like this with the purple cauliflower I have in the fridge!
I absolutely love the smell of broccoli roasting in the oven, add in cheddar, onion and garlic powder and it smells even better! These sound great!
I adore broccoli!! and these are the perfect healthy snack for me and my girls! Love this, yummm!!
This is a great idea of healthy snack, must try!
Oh yes please! I love the combo of broccoli and cheddar!
I think I just found something that will make me enjoy eating broccoli.
That's it. I'm only eating broccoli this way again. Looks amazing, love that bread crumb coating!
Wow, how inventive is THAT?! Great #SS recipe!
I really like that you dipped these in cheddar as well as a batter. Great way to give them some additional flavor.
I am so making this dish! I love broccoli and I love how you made it crispy by baking it!!
What an irresistible way to eat broccoli! I'm definitely trying this!