Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Bites (Printable)

Bite-sized broccoli and cheese snacks, easy to make and perfect for gatherings or low-carb options.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Steam or microwave chopped broccoli until just tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, mix broccoli, diced onion, shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, and softened cream cheese until homogeneous.
04 - Add eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly until a sticky batter forms.
05 - Spoon tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape into balls or fill each mini muffin cup evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're secretly satisfying when you're trying to keep carbs in check, tasting decadent without any regret.
  • These little bites vanish instantly at parties—people never guess they're mostly vegetables and eggs.
  • You can make a whole batch in less time than it takes to preheat the oven, then reheat them whenever hunger strikes.
02 -
  • Drain your steamed broccoli thoroughly—excess moisture is the enemy and will make your bites soggy instead of crispy.
  • Don't skip the cooling step after steaming; hot broccoli will scramble your eggs and turn everything grainy.
03 -
  • Use a small ice cream scoop to fill your muffin tin—it ensures uniform size and takes all the guesswork out of portioning.
  • Save your cheese scraps and odds and ends; this recipe is the perfect place to use them up before they go to waste.
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