Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Bites (Printable)

Savory, bite-sized snacks with tender broccoli and melted cheese, ideal for low-carb or party bites.

# 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 grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Steam or microwave the chopped broccoli until tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, mix broccoli, diced onion, shredded cheddar, Parmesan, and softened cream cheese until fully incorporated.
04 - Add eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mixture. Stir until a sticky batter forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape into balls or fill each mini muffin cup evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and set.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but keep you on track with low-carb goals without feeling like a compromise.
  • You can make them ahead and reheat them in minutes when company shows up unexpectedly.
  • Even picky eaters who claim to hate broccoli reach for seconds once they taste the cheesy, savory coating.
02 -
  • Dont skip draining the broccoli after steaming or your batter will be too wet and the bites wont hold their shape.
  • Softening the cream cheese first makes mixing so much easier and keeps you from fighting lumps in the batter.
03 -
  • Use a small cookie scoop to keep all your bites the same size so they bake evenly and look neat on the plate.
  • If you dont have almond flour, coconut flour works but use only a quarter cup or theyll turn dry and crumbly.
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