Broccoli Cheese Bites
on Feb 07, 2023, Updated Apr 24, 2025
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Feeding toddlers can be a rollercoaster. One day they love broccoli, the next they act like it’s the worst thing ever. That’s why I started making these Broccoli Cheese Bites. They’re a fun, cheesy way to get some veggies in, and my little ones actually eat them without a fuss.
These bites are super easy to make with just six ingredients. You mix everything in a bowl, scoop into a mini muffin tin, and bake for 15 minutes. They’re perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a quick snack. Plus, you can make a batch ahead of time and store them in the fridge or freezer for those busy days.
Why Broccoli Cheese Bites are Great for Kids
Quick & Easy – Ready in 20 minutes with minimal prep.
Toddler-Friendly – Cheesy and bite-sized, perfect for little hands.
Make-Ahead – Store in the fridge or freezer for easy meals.
Customizable – Swap ingredients to fit your family’s needs.
What You Will Need
3 cups chopped steamed Broccoli- I just use frozen and microwave it to steam
1.5 cups Cheddar cheese- cheddar adds that delicious cheesy flavor
3 beaten Eggs-very important in this recipe. See below if you need to substitute
3 tbsp Flour- I use all purpose flour
3 tbsp Milk- can use any milk you choose
A dash of Salt and Garlic powder- adds a delicious flavor
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients until well combined.
3. Spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
4. Spoon the mixture into each muffin cup, filling them up.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
6. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Substitutions
- Cheddar cheese- I would use non-dairy cheese from the store.
- Eggs- Same thing as cheese, I would use a storebought egg replacer. This is a very important ingredient.
- Milk- you can use any non-dairy milk.
Storage
After cooling completely, you can store these cheese bites in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 2 days. You can freeze in a zip lock bag for up to two months. To reheat, microwave for 30 second increments.
Broccoli Cheese Bites
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped steamed broccoli, I use frozen and microwave to steam
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
- Spray the mini muffin tin with nonstick. Spoon mixture into each tin.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are delicious! What do you recommend for a serving size?
These are 10/10 for toddler and parents!
I’m so glad you like them!
My 15 month boy loves it! He puts a slice in his mouth even if he didn’t swallow yet his previous slice.
Yay I’m so glad these are a hit!
I had to improvise a bit because I didn’t have a mini muffin tin, so I baked them for more like 25-30 minutes (until tops were golden and toothpick came out clean, as instructed.) They were a hit! Froze some for later. Thanks! 🙏🏻
I just came here to say that I LOVE YOU RECIPES!! ♥️ they are super easy to make yet healthy and delicious. This is exactly what I was looking for. If you have other places you with recipes let me know because I’m there!!
My daughter is almost 2 and she devoured these. I made enough for her to have for lunch for the week and she could not get enough!