Cheesy Broccoli Bites
These cheesy broccoli bites are an easy way to get veggies into your kids. Steamed broccoli is mixed with cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, and spices for a fun and healthy side dish!
Servings: 10 bites
Ingredients
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 cups broccoli steamed
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded Colby or cheddar cheese
- ½ clove of minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon pink salt or sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Place broccoli and water in a medium saucepan. Cover, bring to a simmer, and simmer on low for about 10-12 min or until tender.
- Drain water and place into a medium mixing bowl. With a pastry cutter or fork smash broccoli into small pieces.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- With a heaping tablespoon of broccoli mixture, make it into a patty and place them on a baking sheet. Continue until all mix is used. Depending on size it should make about 10-12
- Bake 10 minutes on 400. Flip each one over with a spatula and continue baking for 10 minutes on the other side.
- Remove, plate, and enjoy!