So today I have another “mini” recipe for you: Two Cheese Broccoli Bites. Can you tell I love my mini muffin pan?! I also love broccoli and when combined with shredded cheese and breadcrumbs? Amazing. These little broccoli bites make a great appetizer, snack or even a light lunch. They are simple and quick to make and delicious. And addicting…I had to stop myself after I ate 3 (or was it 6? Who’s counting?)
You just give the broccoli a quick steam in boiling water. Once cooled, you mix the broccoli with breadcrumbs, eggs, shredded cheese and salt and pepper. Then you drop it into mini muffin tins, using the back of a spoon to press the mixture together. They bake in just about 15 minutes…the cheese gets melted and browned and crispy on the edges…mouth watering!
Now here’s a little trick to make these kid-friendly Two Cheese Broccoli Bites…simply dice the broccoli after cooking it into tiny pieces. Once it’s all chopped up and pressed into the muffin tins, it makes it easier for little ones to eat and hides the big broccoli pieces from picky eaters!
A Tip!
Chop the broccoli into small florets if making these Two Cheese Broccoli Bites as an appetizer for adults. Dice the broccoli if you want to make these kid friendly. Or divide the recipe and make half & half. Cut into 4 bites, these make a great finger food toddlers!
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 C. shredded Monterey jack cheese
- 1/2 C. seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- Preheat oven to 400° and spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Fill a medium saucepan with a few inches of water and bring to a boil. Add the broccoli, cover and reduce heat. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring a few times, until broccoli is bright green and tender. Drain and allow to cool. Use a paper towel to remove excess water. If you plan to dice the broccoli, do so after it has cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs and salt and pepper until well mixed.
- Add the mixture to the muffin tin, pressing down with the back of a spoon to pack the mixture tightly in the cups. This will help ensure the baked muffins stay together when you pop them out of the pan.
- Bake for 15 – 20 minutes, until golden and crispy around the edges.
- Remove from pan and serve hot or at room temp.
This looks delicious! love how simple it is and I am sure my kids will love it, I mean it has cheese in it!
Cheesy deliciousness is all the kids see! Thanks for stopping by!
My kids love broccoli! I am for sure going to be making this Stacy! Thank you so much!!!
My daughter is pretty much obsessed with broccoli (I know, she’s weird). I am definitely saving this one!!
Sarah…broccoli is one of the TWO veggies my pickiest son will eat! So weird! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks so yummy and simple! My hubby would even like this! Do they store/heat up well?
Allie…yes!!! I store in the fridge (or you can freeze!) and just pop a few in a paper towel and microwave for like 15 secs. Since they’re mini they hear up fast!
Aahhhh, we just stopped eating dairy and I’m SO sad, because these look AMAZING!!!
No dairy??????? But thanks for stopping by!
I love my mini muffin pan, too! These look so good. Definitely going to make them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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These sound so good! I love broccoli and cheese together, yum! And broccoli is one of the few veggies my kids will happily eat and ask for more of (they call them trees, lol).
My kids call them trees too! Thanks for stopping by!
Oh man, my toddler would LOVE this! THanks for sharing!
What a great idea – love the tip of dicing for kids. These look really yummy 🙂
He looks so delicious and my kids actually loves broccoli. I pinned it as well thanks!
Thanks Sara!
Yummy! Looks so good and easy? to make!? Bonus!
So easy to make!
Omg how yummy are these broccoli cheese bites?!?! So need to make these myself.
Yes Courtney! I love them!
This looks amazing. I really love broccoli and I’ve never had it this way before.
Thanks Brittany…this is actually a really quick and easy way to make it SO delish!
I am not kidding- each and every one of your recipes looks so delicious. Will add this to my list of dishes to make. Thank you!! XO
Thanks Jill! I’m so glad!
Yummy! You’re so creative! I never would have thought of this!
Thanks Annie! Love the mini muffin pan!!!
What a great way to serve broccoli! Looks tasty. 🙂
Thanks Emily!