Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Bites (Printable)

Savory bites with broccoli and cheese, ideal for easy low-carb snacking or appetizers.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 cups 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 black pepper

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - Steam or microwave chopped broccoli florets until tender, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large bowl, combine broccoli, diced onion, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, and softened cream cheese. Mix until well blended.
04 - Add eggs, almond flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir thoroughly until a sticky batter forms.
05 - Scoop tablespoon portions and shape into balls or fill each mini muffin cup evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and set throughout.
07 - Allow bites to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent but fit perfectly into low-carb eating without feeling like a compromise.
  • Kids demolish them, adults snack on them at midnight, and they're somehow acceptable for both.
  • One batch lasts days in the fridge, making them the ultimate grab-and-go victory.
02 -
  • Don't skip the step of letting steamed broccoli cool slightly—pouring hot vegetables into raw cheese can cause uneven cooking and dry patches.
  • The sticky batter should feel like it barely holds together; if it's too dry, the bites come out dense and chalky, so if it looks loose, you're probably on the right track.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop or small ice cream scoop for perfectly uniform bites that all bake at exactly the same rate.
  • If your cream cheese isn't fully softened, the batter becomes streaky and uneven, so give it a few minutes on the counter or stir it with warm hands to smooth it out.
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