Broccoli Bites (Only 6 Ingredients) - Thriving Home (2024)

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A fun way to eat your veggies, this Broccoli Bites recipe works as a side dish at dinner or a quick and healthy breakfast in the morning! Only 6 main ingredients needed. Be sure to make extras and freeze for later using our instructions.

What Are Broccoli Bites?

They’re a yummy way to eat your veggies, that’s what! Broccoli Cheddar Bites were inspired from a recipe in the lovely cookbook called Scratch. My 7-year-old was a big fan of these guys, as well as, my father-in-law who was visiting.

They remind me of mini quiches in texture and taste. Imagine perfectly cooked broccoli meets eggy-cheesy goodness. Since they are crustless, these egg bites are lower in carbs and also faster to make.

There are only 6 main ingredients in this simple recipe.

1. Broccoli – Be sure to chop it up very small so it gets cooked through while in the oven.
2. Shredded cheddar cheese – Or other kinds of cheese will work, like Monterey Jack or Gruyere.
3. Eggs – Scramble these well in a bowl and season with salt and pepper.
4. Flour – This helps to bind everything together. I always use white whole wheat flour, since it’s healthier. But you can use all-purpose flour.
5. Milk – Any kind will work.
6. Garlic powder, salt, and pepper – These pantry seasonings add flavor.

How to Make Broccoli Bites

Goodness, it’s hard to mess these up. Only a few steps, my friends.

Step 1: Remember to chop your broccoli pretty small so it for sure gets cooked. Preheat the oven and grease a mini muffin tin generously with cooking spray.

Step 2: In a medium bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, cheese, eggs, flour, and milk. Season lightly with salt and pepper to your preference and stir until well combined.

Step 3: Spoon into muffin tin and bake for 10-15 minutes, until set and golden.

What to Serve with Broccoli Bites

For Breakfast: These make an easy, grab-and-go breakfast that will keep you full all morning long. Plus, VEGGIES FOR BREAKFAST. #winning You could serve these alongside one of our 7 Smoothie Recipes for a powerhouse way to start your day.

For the Lunchbox: Put these in the lunchbox either cold with a cold pack. Or, warm them up and put in a thermos. Throw in some fruit or veggies and hummus for a super healthy, tasty lunch.

For Dinner: These little bites make a great side dish for dinner and only take minutes to pull together. Here are few main dish ideas to serve them with:

• Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef
• 4 Ingredient Pan-Seared Pork Chops
• Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders

How to Freeze These For Later

As long time freezer cooking evangelists and authors of two published cookbooks on the subject, we LOVE that you can freeze and reheat these little mini quiches. It’s incredibly handy to have them on hand for quick breakfasts, lunches, or a side dish for dinner. Here’s how to make them ahead of time:

Freeze For Later: Bake and cool completely. Store in an air-tight freezer bag, squeezing out any excess air. Freeze for up to 1 month.

Prepare From Frozen: Wrap a frozen mini quiche in a moist paper towel and microwave in 20-30 second increments until warmed through. Or thaw in the fridge and microwave for 20-30 seconds to heat up.