Broccoli and Cheddar Nuggets

Description

Yummy alternative to chicken nuggets for the kids. I’m not a broccoli fan in general, but this is really tasty.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with oil.
  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
  3. cover
  4. and steam until tender
  5. 2 to 6 minutes. Let broccoli cool at room temperature until cool enough to handle.
  6. Transfer broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Add Cheddar cheese
  7. bread crumbs
  8. eggs
  9. basil
  10. oregano
  11. and garlic powder to broccoli; mix well. Shape into nuggets or fun shapes and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes
  13. flip
  14. and continue baking until heated through and beginning to firm
  15. 10 to 15 minutes more.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

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