Broccoli and Cheese Bites

Broccoli and Cheese Bites

Tender baked broccoli bites bound with cheddar, egg, and breadcrumbs, with crisp golden edges.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush it with the olive oil.

    Ingredients used: 10.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: baking sheet, parchment paper, pastry brush

  2. Step 2

    Steam the broccoli over simmering water until tender but still bright green.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Broccoli

    Cookware: saucepan, steamer basket

  3. Step 3

    Let the broccoli cool briefly, then chop it very finely.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board

  4. Step 4

    Whisk the eggs, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a mixing bowl.

    Ingredients used: 2.0 piece Egg, 4.0 gr Garlic, 0.5 gr Ground Black Pepper, 3.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spoon

  5. Step 5

    Add the chopped broccoli, cheddar, breadcrumbs, and onion. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and holds together when pressed.

    Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Breadcrumb, 120.0 gr Cheddar Cheese, 40.0 gr Onion

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spoon

  6. Step 6

    Shape the mixture into 16 compact bites and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

    Cookware: baking sheet

  7. Step 7

    Bake at 200°C until the bottoms are set and lightly browned.

    Timer: 12 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

  8. Step 8

    Turn the bites carefully with a spatula.

    Cookware: baking sheet, spatula

  9. Step 9

    Continue baking at 200°C until golden, firm in the center, and at least 74°C internally. Rest briefly before serving.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking sheet

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Cook the centers to at least 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and use within 3 days; reheat until steaming hot.

Risk factors

  • raw egg
  • perishable cooked vegetables and cheese