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Cheesy Broccoli Bites

A yummy, bite-sized broccoli dish that kids will love!
3.50 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bites
Calories 61 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large bunch broccoli florets
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread torn, packed
  • 1/4 cup grated onion
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 1-1/2 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Place 1 inch of water in a pot with a steamer basket. Bring to a boil and add the broccoli. Steam for 5 minutes (until tender) then rinse with cold water.
  • Finely chop the broccoli florets. You should have about 2 cups.
  • Place the beaten eggs and the bread in a large bowl and mix until the bread is completely coated.
  • Add the grated onion, mayonnaise, cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir in the broccoli.
  • Coat the wells of 2 mini muffin pans with olive oil spray. Distribute the broccoli mixture into the muffin pans.
  • Bake for 25 minutes until lightly browned on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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