Description
Enjoy the crispy goodness of Broccoli Cheese Rounds, a delightful snack that transforms humble broccoli into a cheesy, savory treat. With a crunchy exterior and gooey cheese center, these rounds are perfect for parties, movie nights, or as a satisfying weekday snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using fresh broccoli, steam until tender (about 4-5 minutes). For frozen broccoli, thaw and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small rounds (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Arrange on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 rounds (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg