Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Broccoli Cheese Cups that are crispy on the outside and cheesy on the inside, perfect as a snack or light appetizer. These bite-sized treats combine cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and Ritz crackers, baked to golden perfection.
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 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375° F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine cooked broccoli, egg, crushed Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking. Evenly distribute the broccoli mixture into about 16 muffin cups, pressing down with your fingers to compact the mixture firmly.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top of each cup for a delicious cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin on the center rack of the oven and bake for 16 minutes or until the cheese on top starts to brown and the cups are crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the cups to cool for at least 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin. Serve alone or with ranch dressing or ketchup for dipping.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The mixture might feel a bit dry, which helps achieve a crispy texture and prevents them from being too eggy. For a softer, quiche-like texture, add an extra egg.
- Using microwavable frozen broccoli simplifies preparation and saves time.
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle a pinch of cheese at the bottom of each greased muffin tin well before adding the mixture.
- Customize the seasoning to your taste by adding onion powder, black pepper, or other preferred spices. Keep in mind that Ritz crackers add salt, so adjust accordingly.
- If you enjoy this recipe, consider trying Crispy Broccoli Cheese Rounds for a similar delicious treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
