Best Broccoli And Cheese Nuggets Recipes

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BROCCOLI & CHEESE NUGGETS RECIPE



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Broccoli nuggets make an awesome school or office lunch! gluten free, dairy free versions too.

Provided by Laura Fuentes

Categories     lunch

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16-ounce bag of broccoli florets, thawed
3 eggs
1 cup bread crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons favorite seasoning mix (Italian or Creole)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Place broccoli florets inside a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add eggs, breadcrumbs, cheese and seasoning to veggie mixture. Process a few pulses until every combined.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, place veggie nugget scoops onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Gently press them down so all nuggets are the same height.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops are golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly prior to serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 nuggets, Calories 149 calories, Sugar 4.6g, Sodium 261.7mg, Fat 4.6g, SaturatedFat 1.5g, Carbohydrate 19.8g, Fiber 6.5g, Protein 11.4g, Cholesterol 96.1mg

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

BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES



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These cheesy, deep fried broccoli snacks are so tasty, and great for parties. Everyone loves them.

Provided by REBECCA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the broccoli. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.
  • Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
  • Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 568.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

YUMMY BROCCOLI & CHEDDAR CHEESE NUGGETS



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Make and share this Yummy Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Nuggets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by zoe85

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°. Coat a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine all remaining ingredients and mix well. Shape mixture into nuggets and place on baking tray approximately 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning nuggets over after 15 minutes. Serve warm.
  • I didn't have enough frozen broccoli but I had a bunch of cut up veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc) for dipping so I steamed them with the frozen and then put all the veggies into the food processor and let it whirl. Then I added the rest of the ingredients (make sure you temper the eggs before adding them or you'll have scrambled eggs). I also added about 2 teaspoons of flaxseed oil and two tablespoons of wheat germ to the mixture.
  • Also, this makes A LOT, so I only baked 6 and I formed the rest and froze them on a cookie sheet and then put them in a freezer bag and I'll just bake them as I need them.
  • Secondly, I think in the future I'll add whatever meat I have on hand or some beans to the food processor for some added protein. Zoe and Owen loves these!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.4, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 188.6, Sodium 782.9, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.7, Protein 19.2

BABY FINGER FOOD - BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR NUGGETS



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My son LOVES these! I found it on wholesomebabyfood.com and I am posting it here for safe keeping. These are really simple to make, don't cost a lot and kids will inhale them! They are recommended for babies that are 6 months and older, but they also advise speaking to your pediatrician before starting your baby on solids. Also, remember to follow the RULE OF FOUR (wait 4 days after introducing new foods) and make sure your baby has had no allergic reactions to any of the foods in this recipe before serving it!

Provided by PSU Lioness

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (16 ounce) package frozen broccoli, cooked, drained and chopped
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs (I used store bought crumbs but you could probably use homemade)
1 1/2 cups real cheddar cheese, shredded (avoid using processed cheese food)
3 large eggs (check with your pediatrician before feeding eggs to a baby under 1 year or see note at end of recipe) or 5 egg yolks (check with your pediatrician before feeding eggs to a baby under 1 year or see note at end of recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Before mixing, add seasonings if you like - garlic powder, pepper, basil & oregano for example.
  • Shape mixture into nuggets or fun shapes such as squares or squigglies etc.and place on baking tray.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning nuggets over after 15 minutes. Serve warm.
  • Be sure to crumble these if your baby needs.
  • (Note: If your baby cannot have eggs, you can substitute a jar of vegetable puree. Carrot works well).
  • These may also be frozen for up to a week. Reheat in oven the same way you prepared them and allow plenty of time to cool before serving them to your little one.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.8, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 184.3, Sodium 871.4, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 22.7

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