Description
Keto Broccoli Cheese Bites are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, combining broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese for a delicious, low-carb snack perfect for keto diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium broccoli crowns, cut into florets (about 12 ounces)
- 2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
- 1 small scallion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
- 1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- Nonstick extra-virgin olive oil cooking spray
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup keto-friendly mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Boil broccoli in salted water until just tender, about 3-4 minutes; drain and transfer to ice water.
- Drain cooled broccoli and pat dry.
- Pulse broccoli, garlic, scallion, and parsley in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl; add egg, cayenne, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Fold in almond flour and cheddar cheese until combined.
- Form mixture into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place on baking sheet.
- Spray tops with olive oil cooking spray and bake for 20-25 minutes until firm and golden brown.
- Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl for dipping sauce.
- Stir in dill and parsley, season with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until serving.
Notes
- Store bites in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 310
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 112