Description
Delicious and crispy Broccoli Cheese Cups, perfect for a snack or appetizer. Made with broccoli, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, and a hint of garlic, these bite-sized treats are baked to golden perfection and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and chopped broccoli
- 1 large egg
- 12 Ritz crackers (crushed)
- 1 heaping cup cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375° F to get it ready for baking the cups.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked broccoli, egg, crushed Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Stir until well incorporated into a uniform mixture.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking. Evenly distribute the broccoli mixture into about 16 muffin cups, pressing down firmly with your fingers to compact the mixture well.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top of each cup for a nicely browned cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin on the center rack and bake for 16 minutes or until the cheese is golden and slightly browned.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cups to cool for at least 5 minutes before removing them from the tin. Serve warm alone or with ranch or ketchup for dipping.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- The mixture may seem dry, which helps achieve a crispy texture and prevents an eggy taste. Add an extra egg if you prefer a softer, quiche-like consistency, ideal for breakfast.
- Using microwavable frozen broccoli simplifies preparation.
- For extra crispiness, add a pinch of cheese to the bottom of each greased muffin cup before adding the broccoli mixture.
- Experiment with additional seasonings like onion powder or black pepper, but be mindful that Ritz crackers already contain salt.
- If you enjoy this recipe, try making Crispy Broccoli Cheese Rounds as a tasty alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
