I wish more people shared my enthusiasm. If you are in the not-so-sure-about-broccoli camp, or are cooking for someone who needs to eat more vegetables but is less than enthused at the prospect, this is the recipe for you.
Broccoli and Cheddar Cheese: A Power Combo
What’s the one thing that makes broccoli taste great? Cheddar cheese. It’s one of those power combos, hard to go wrong. Just check out our Broccoli Cheese Casserole, or our Broccoli Cheddar Mac n Cheese. (Black pepper is the other thing that broccoli loves, so make sure to add plenty.) For these broccoli cheddar bites, we mix chopped steamed broccoli with cheddar, torn bread, onion, eggs, and mayo, and bake them in mini muffin tins until toasty brown.
A Make-Ahead Appetizer That Freezes Well
They’re perfect for a quick snack, party appetizer, or school lunch. You can easily make a batch or two ahead, and chill or freeze, then reheat in the microwave when ready to serve. Enjoy! Finely chop the steamed broccoli florets. You should have about 2 1/2 cups.
Add the grated onion, mayonnaise, cheese, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Stir in the minced broccoli. Distribute the broccoli mixture in the muffin wells.
