Broccoli Bites: Easy Turkey Bacon & Cheese Appetizer Recipe
Delicious and easy to prepare, these broccoli bites with turkey bacon and cheese make for a perfect appetizer for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cooked turkey bacon, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes.
- These bites can also be frozen before baking for a quick appetizer later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Broccoli Bites, Turkey Bacon, Appetizer, Cheese