Broccoli and Cheddar Nuggets

These homemade bite-sized broccoli pieces and Cheddar cheese are a fun alternative to chicken nuggets.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil for brushing, or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with oil.

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil; add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 6 minutes. Let broccoli cool at room temperature until cool enough to handle.

Step 3

Transfer broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, basil, oregano, and garlic powder to broccoli; mix well. Shape into nuggets or fun shapes and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until heated through and beginning to firm, 10 to 15 minutes more.