Broccoli Bites
These broccoli bites are crunchy, cheesy and fun to eat, a delicious appetiser, a great side dish or a snack your family will love.
Why This Recipe Works
- A delicious and fun way to enjoy veggies
- Baked not fried, which makes them easy to cook
- Yummy for adults and kids alike.
Ingredients you will need
To make my Broccoli Tots you will need:
- Broccoli finely diced/minced/riced
- Onion
- Panko bread crumbs
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
- Broccoli finely diced/minced/riced: I use a food processor to blitz my broccoli. But you can also use store-bought frozen broccoli rice. Cauliflower also works well in this recipe.
- Onion: Red or brown onion is fine
- Bread crumbs: I use panko breadcrumbs, regular bread crumbs work fine too. Can be substituted for gluten-free bread crumbs (the photos in this recipe are actually of the broccoli bites made with gluten-free bread crumbs).
- Cheese: I like to use a hard flavourful cheddar cheese (tasty). Parmesan cheese can add extra flavor.
- Eggs: I use 2 large eggs, if your eggs are small you may require three.
- Salt and black pepper: If you are serving these to young members of the family, skip the extra salt.
Step-by-step instructions
Below are illustrated step-by-step instructions to make my Broccoli Bites recipe, if you prefer just the written instructions then head straight to the printable recipe card below.
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400F)
Step one: Roughly chop your broccoli, and steam for 3-4 minutes until tender. This can be done on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Step two: Grate the onion
Step three: Blitz the steamed broccoli florets in a food processor or Place the steamed broccoli in a large bowl, and use a potato masher or fork to mash the broccoli.
Step four: Add all the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
Step five: Measure out tablespoons full of the broccoli mixture. Roll these into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Step six: Bake the broccoli bites for 20-30 minutes until lightly golden and crisp on the outside.
Enjoy!
Top Tips
Here is how you can make these broccoli cheese bites perfectly every time!
- These broccoli bites can be used as finger food for baby-led weaning. I use panko bread crumbs for extra crunch, but for a softer broccoli tot you can use regular bread crumbs. If you are serving these to young members of the family be sure to leave out the additional salt.
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to four months.
- Reheat your broccoli bites in a hot oven or air fryer for just a few minutes.
- Serve with a dipping sauce: Aioli, ranch dressing, tomato relish, sour cream or my lemon feta dip are all lovely.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli Finely chopped, mashed or riced
- ½ onion grated
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs Will work with gluten-free bread crumbs as well.
- 1 cup grated cheese strong cheddar
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (400F)
- Roughly chop your broccoli, steam for 3-4 minutes until tender
- Grate the onion
- Blitz the steamed brococli in a food processor or Place the steamed broccoli in a mixing bowl, and use a potato masher or fork to mash the broccoli.
- Add all the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Measure out tablespoons full of the broccoli mixture. Roll these into balls and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake the broccoli bites for 20-30 minutes until lightly golden and crisp on the outside.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- These broccoli bites can be used as finger food for baby-led weaning. I use panko bread crumbs for extra crunch, but for a softer broccoli tot you can use regular bread crumbs. If you are serving these to young members of the family be sure to leave out the additional salt.
- Store your leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to four months.
- Reheat your broccoli bites in a hot oven or air fryer for just a few minutes.
- Serve with a dipping sauce: Aioli, ranch dressing, tomato relish, sour cream or my lemon feta dip are all lovely.
- Broccoli finely diced/minced/riced: I use a food processor to blitz my broccoli. But you can also use store-bought frozen broccoli rice. Cauliflower also works well in this recipe.
- Onion: Red or brown onion is fine
- Bread crumbs: I use panko breadcrumbs, regular bread crumbs work fine too. Can be substituted for gluten-free bread crumbs (the photos in this recipe are actually of the broccoli bites made with gluten-free bread crumbs).
- Cheese: I like to use a hard flavourful cheddar cheese (tasty). Parmesan cheese can add extra flavor.
- Eggs: I use 2 large eggs, if your eggs are small you may require three.
- Salt and black pepper: If you are serving these to young members of the family, skip the extra salt.
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Maybe a dumb question but what is a clove egg?
Sorry thats a typo, should be fixed now
Thanks, makes recipe easier- looking forward to trying this out with my grandkids