Best Broccoli Bites Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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BROCCOLI BITES



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Delicious bits of broccoli are drenched in a cheese mixture and fried. When our local restaurant stopped serving their Broccoli Bites, we were devastated. So I tried to duplicate them at home one night. It was funny to note that soon after, they started carrying them again here.

Provided by Kristen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
4 tablespoons honey
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 cup milk
½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vegetable oil
½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Set aside.
  • Chop florets into small pieces or pulse lightly in food processor. Toss in a mixing bowl with shredded cheese. Set aside.
  • Beat egg and stir in the milk. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and combine them with the egg and milk mixture, beating well. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon oil as well. Pour mixture over broccoli and cheese and toss to coat well.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop broccoli mixture by spoonfuls into 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with honey mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 283.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

QUICK CHEESY BROCCOLI (& MORE RECIPES!)



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This quick broccoli and cheese recipe is everything cozy, cheesy, and warm: in less than 10 minutes! It's the ideal easy side dish.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Side Dish

Time 8m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli, stem on (about 3 large heads or 6 heaping cups florets)
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (the powdery kind)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Chop the broccoli into medium sized florets (leave a good amount of the stem for a nice shape; see the photo or How to Cut Broccoli).
  • Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat it on medium high heat. Add broccoli and salt. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until starting to brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the broccoli, followed by the cheddar cheese. Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the skillet and cover with a lid. Cook another 1 minute until cheese is melted and the water cooks out. Serve immediately!

BROCCOLI BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: flax egg, broccoli floret, quinoa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, baking powder, all-purpose flour, ketchup

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 flax egg, 1 tablespoon flax meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water
2 ½ cups broccoli floret
2 cups quinoa, cooked
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
⅓ cup nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
ketchup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • To make the flax egg, combine the flax meal and water in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Over high heat, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a cutting board.
  • Finely chop florets to the consistency of rice.
  • Transfer the broccoli to a medium bowl and add the quinoa, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, baking powder, flax egg, and flour. Stir well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Use your hands to form bite-sized patties, about 1½-2 tablespoons each.
  • Place the bites on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  • Serve with ketchup (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1269 calories, Carbohydrate 138 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 49 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 3 grams

BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES



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These cheesy, deep fried broccoli snacks are so tasty, and great for parties. Everyone loves them.

Provided by REBECCA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the broccoli. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.
  • Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
  • Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 568.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BROCCOLI TOTS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: broccoli, scallions, large garlic, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Sriracha

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 15 tots

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz broccoli, cut into small florets
¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
2 cloves large garlic, finely diced
⅔ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
⅔ cup bread crumbs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons Sriracha, optional but recommended

Steps:

  • Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Aggressively season with salt. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for about two minutes.
  • Drain and finely chop the cooked broccoli.
  • In a mixing bowl, add broccoli, scallions, garlic, cheddar, egg, and bread crumbs. Optional: Add hot sauce of choice. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
  • Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape the mixture into tot shapes and spread them evenly on the sheet.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes. Flip and then bake for an additional 8-9 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BROCCOLI BITES



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Herb stuffing and Parmesan cheese add nice flavor to the broccoli in these cute appetizers from Laurie Todd of Columbus, Mississippi. The recipe makes several dozen, so you can just take out of the freezer as many as you need.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups frozen chopped broccoli
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and place in a bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes or until golden brown. Or place in a single layer in a freezer container and freeze for up to 1 month., To use frozen appetizers: Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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