Cheesy, tasty and loaded with goodness? Yes please! These Cheesy Broccoli Bites make for a super easy side dish or appetizer. Broccoli florets covered in a deliciously seasoned cheese mix, then popped in the oven and baked to perfection.
Cheesy Broccoli Bites are an easy and delicious way to get more veggies into your life. They make for a super side dish or an awesome appetizer. Mexican blend cheese coats these lovely little florets, crisping up perfectly in the oven. Get the kids involved to make them and they'll definitely want to eat them too!
If you're looking for other delicious appetizers, why not also try my Cheesy Potato Stacks and my Buffalo Cauliflower Wings!
Why you'll love these Cheesy Broccoli Bites
- A delicious cheese coating. This Mexican cheese blend is seasoned with paprika, garlic and onion powder, flavor packed and - of course - super cheesy!
- Kid friendly. Your kids can help you make this and it's a great way to sneak in more veggies into their diet.
- An easy appetizer or side. Only a handful of ingredients needed, these are so easy to whip up.
Ingredients you'll need
- Broccoli
- Mexican Blend Cheese
- Eggs
- Flour
- Seasoning - paprika, black pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder
How to make Cheesy Broccoli Bites
- Prep your broccoli - Cut your broccoli into florets.
- Coat the broccoli - Using three bowls, one for dry ingredients, one for wet ingredients and one for cheese - coat your broccoli in dry, wet then cheese.
- Bake - Lay the broccoli out on a baking sheet and bake for 20 mins.
- Allow to cool for a minute, serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Use a preheated oven.
- For the most melty cheese, shred your own! It's not essential but it will melt more evenly.
- Make sure to cut your florets into bite sized pieces.
- Bake your broccoli bites on the middle rack of the oven, for even baking.
- Oven can vary so check in on the doneness of your bites.
FAQ's
What to serve with these Cheesy Broccoli Bites
You can have these Baked Broccoli Bites as a snack, app or a side. As a side this goes so well with loads of recipes. Here's some ideas:
- Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
- Spicy Sriracha Chicken
- Healthy Oven Baked Cod
- Spicy Lemon Baked Tilapia Recipe
- Spicy Honey Garlic Salmon
Variations
I used a Mexican cheese blend but you could go for Italian too or keep it simple with some sharp cheddar. Blue cheese also works a dream with broccoli, it's tangy richness goes so well with this vibrant veggie.
You can also give the baked broccoli bites a spicy kick with some chili flakes, but add the flakes near the end of the bake, to avoid them burning.
Storing these Cheesy Broccoli Bites
You can, just cool then place in an airtight container. For quick reheating, use the microwave, or you can reheat in the oven. These Baked Broccoli Bites also can also be frozen, although they can lose their texture somewhat. Thaw then reheat at 180C/350F for about 5 minutes.
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Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Ingredients
- 2 large heads of broccoli cut into florets
- 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 3/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
- Cut broccoli into floret pieces.
- You are doing to need 3 bowls. In one you will have the flour mixture, which is the flour and spices. In a second bowl the whisked eggs and in the third bowl, the cheese.
- Coat a piece of broccoli first with the flour mixture, then the egg wash and then the cheese.
- Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and place the broccoli florets on it, leaving some space between the florets.
- Bake in the oven on the middle rack for 20 minutes or until the cheese is nice and golden. Ovens vary so use your own judgement.
- Remove from the oven, let it cool for a minute or so before serving.
Notes
- Use a preheated oven.
- For the most melty cheese, shred your own! It's not essential but it will melt more evenly.
- Make sure to cut your florets into bite sized pieces.
- Bake your broccoli bites on the middle rack of the oven, for even baking.
- Oven can vary so check in on the doneness of your bites.
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