If you are looking for a tasty way to get your daily dose of vegetables then look no further. These broccoli cheese bites are packed with healthy broccoli that will make your doctor proud. Parmesan and cheddar cheese make these little bites irresistable (seriously, they are going to dissapear fast!). The patties are also baked and not fried making it even more friendly for those looking to eat well.

Taking only a few minutes to make, these broccoli cheese bites are sure to be a hit with everyone- even the pickiest kids absolutely love them! So grab your broccoli and turn on the oven- you are going to want to make this recipe now!

 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup cheddar cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1 bag (12-ounce) frozen broccoli, defrosted

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 Large eggs, beaten

1/4 cup melted butter

1 tablespoon garlic powder

Olive oil Salt & pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Lightly butter a baking sheet lined with tin foil

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add in the garlic and onions. Season with salt/pepper to taste. Sauté until softened, then set aside.

Steam broccoli until softened. (chop if desired)

Use paper towels around the broccoli and squeeze out the extra moisture.

In a large bowl, add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper. and broccoli – then mix gently.

Add in the panko nreadcrumbs, the cheeses & eggs.

Mix until well incorporated

Form into patties, place on the buttered baking sheet.

Take the 1/4 cup of melted butter and add in the garlic powder, mix

Brush on top of each patty.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until browned and crispy.

ENJOY!

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Quick tip: Try using different types of cheeses for a new flavor each time- blue cheese or swiss sound like they would go great!

Recipe and image courtesy of Incredible Recipes From Heaven