Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Bites (Printable Version)

Savory broccoli and cheese bites, perfect as low-carb snacks or party appetizers with tender texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped (about 1 small head)
02 - 1 small onion, finely diced

→ Dairy

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
04 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

→ Eggs

06 - 2 large eggs

→ Pantry

07 - 1/3 cup almond flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Steam or microwave the chopped broccoli until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, stir together broccoli, diced onion, shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, and softened cream cheese until evenly mixed.
04 - Add eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until a sticky batter forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and form into balls or fill each cup of the mini muffin tin.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bites are golden brown and set.
07 - Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These are the low carb appetizer that actually makes people forget they are eating something healthy
  • You can prep everything ahead and bake them right before guests arrive
  • They reheat beautifully so you can make a double batch and keep them around all week
02 -
  • Squeeze as much water as possible out of the broccoli after steaming or the bites will be soggy in the middle
  • Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes before shaping it so the almond flour can absorb excess moisture
  • Do not overfill the muffin cups or they will puff up too much and be hard to remove
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to make sure all the bites are the same size so they bake evenly
  • Let the baked bites cool completely before storing or they will create condensation and get soggy
  • If the mixture feels too wet to shape add another tablespoon of almond flour a little at a time
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