Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Bites (Print Version)

Savory bites packed with broccoli and melted cheese, great for low-carb snacking or appetizers.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets (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 ground black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Steam or microwave chopped broccoli until tender, approximately 2-3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled broccoli, diced onion, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and softened cream cheese until evenly incorporated.
04 - Add eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until a sticky batter forms.
05 - Portion tablespoon-sized amounts of the batter, shaping into balls or filling the muffin cups evenly.
06 - Place in preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and set.
07 - Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like comfort food but keep you on track with your low carb goals without any guilt.
  • You can prep the mixture in under ten minutes and have warm bites ready before anyone gets too hungry.
  • Theyre just as good cold from the fridge as they are fresh from the oven, which makes them ideal for lunchboxes.
  • Even picky eaters who claim they hate broccoli will reach for seconds once they taste the melted cheddar.
02 -
  • Drain the broccoli really well after steaming or your batter will be too wet and the bites won't set properly in the oven.
  • Don't skip softening the cream cheese because cold chunks won't blend in and you'll end up with pockets of unmixed cheese.
  • If you're using a baking sheet instead of a muffin tin, make sure to space the bites apart so they crisp up instead of steaming together.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to portion the batter evenly so all your bites bake at the same rate and look uniform.
  • Let the batter rest for a minute or two after mixing so the almond flour can absorb moisture and the mixture becomes easier to shape.
  • For an extra golden crust, sprinkle a tiny bit of Parmesan on top of each bite right before they go in the oven.
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