✨ Introduction
These crispy broccoli & cheese bites 🥦🧀 are golden on the outside and melty inside. Packed with veggies and flavor, they’re perfect for ftour, snacking, or party platters! 😋
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥦 2 cups finely chopped broccoli (steamed)
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🌾 ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🧂 Salt, pepper, paprika to taste
- 🛢️ Optional: olive oil spray for baking
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🥣 In a bowl, mix broccoli, cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, and spices.
- 🥄 Shape into small balls and roll in extra breadcrumbs for crunch.
- 🔥 Place on a baking tray lined with parchment. Spray lightly with olive oil.
- 🔥 Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- ❄️ Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with dipping sauce or yogurt.
🔄 Methods
- Use cauliflower or spinach instead of broccoli 🥬.
- Add mozzarella or feta for extra flavor 🧀.
- Make it spicy with chili flakes or harissa 🌶️.
- Air-fry or pan-fry for extra crisp 🔥.
📚 History
Broccoli bites are a modern twist on veggie fritters 🌍. Moroccan kitchens 🇲🇦 love adding bold spices and cheese for a fusion of health and comfort.
💪 Benefits
- 🥦 Fiber and vitamins from broccoli
- 🧀 Calcium and protein from cheese
- 🥚 Nutrients from egg
- 🌾 Energy from breadcrumbs
🎨 Formation
Serve warm on a decorative plate with dipping sauces 🌿. Ideal for ftour, kids’ snacks, or party trays 🍽️.
✅ Conclusion
Broccoli & Cheese Bites are crispy, cheesy, and fun—a veggie-packed snack that everyone loves! 🥦🧀🔥✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Snack lovers
- 🥦 Veggie fans
- 🧀 Cheese enthusiasts
- 🎉 Party hosts