Description
Crispy broccoli cheese rounds are low-carb, oven-baked snacks made with finely chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, eggs, and spices. Perfectly crispy and golden, they make for a satisfying snack that’s kid-approved and keto-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli (steamed or raw, moisture removed)
- 1 ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup almond flour (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Finely chop or rice broccoli, removing excess moisture.
- Combine broccoli, cheeses, almond flour, eggs, and seasonings in a bowl.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto tray, flatten into rounds about ½-inch thick.
- Bake 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with dipping sauce or alone.
Notes
- Use mini muffin pan for uniform, crispy rounds.
- Add cooked beef bacon crumbles for extra protein.
- Serve with Greek yogurt ranch or marinara sauce.
- Store refrigerated up to 4 days; freeze up to 2 months. Reheat in air fryer or oven for crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rounds
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: broccoli, cheese, keto, gluten-free, snack