Broccoli Cheese Bites

These bites are a great snack or appetizer, and an excellent way to add more vegetables to your healthy eating plan.
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- Prep time
- 20 min
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- Cook time
- 25 min
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- Servings
- 6 Servings
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- Serving size
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5 pieces
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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heads broccoli (trimmed)
- 2
- 2
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eggs
- 1
- 1
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egg white
- 1
- 1
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reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Mexican-style cheese
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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onion(s) (chopped)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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black pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat one large (or two small) baking sheets with cooking spray. Set aside.
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Steam the broccoli for approximately 10 to 12 minutes, until soft. Set aside to cool (for about 10 minutes).
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Add the broccoli and remaining ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse to combine. Do not overmix; the mixture should be slightly chunky, not a paste. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
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After resting the mixture, stir it, and scoop and drop by Tbsp.fuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Lightly spray the top of each ball with cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the pieces over and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until golden brown.