BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR NUGGETS

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

Provided by goodeats

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with oil.
  • 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 touch.
  • Transfer broccoli into a large mixing bowl. Add bread crumbs, Cheddar cheese, eggs, basil, oregano, and garlic powder to the broccoli; mix. Shape into nuggets or fun shapes and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until heated through and beginning to firm, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 184 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 540.7 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

leader free fire
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These nuggets were a bit too cheesy for my taste.


F Hf
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but these nuggets were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Tariq Rehman
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These nuggets were the perfect way to use up some leftover broccoli. They were easy to make and my kids loved them.


Raqi Hite
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I would definitely make these again!


Kananelo Thene
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These nuggets were a bit bland for my taste.


Chelsie LAEL
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I've made these nuggets several times and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste great. I like to serve them with a dipping sauce.


Muhammad Naeem Raza
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These nuggets were a bit too cheesy for my taste.


Rana Mazhar Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but these nuggets were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Josephine Miller
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These nuggets were the perfect way to use up some leftover broccoli. They were easy to make and my kids loved them.


Punisher Akbary
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I would definitely make these again!


Anthony Ezeamaka
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These nuggets were a bit bland for my taste.


catherine skelhorn
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I've made these nuggets several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste great. I like to serve them with a dipping sauce.


paul nice
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. They are a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


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