Description
Delicious and crispy Broccoli Cheese Cups made with cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and Ritz crackers, baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light breakfast option, these savory bites are easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and chopped broccoli
- 1 large egg
- 12 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 heaping cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Additional cheddar cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375° F, ensuring it reaches the correct temperature for even baking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cooked and chopped broccoli, egg, crushed Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking, then evenly distribute the broccoli cheese mixture into about 16 muffin cups.
- Compact Mixture: Use your fingers to firmly press down the mixture in each cup to compact it, which will help the cups hold their shape when baked.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top of each cup for a golden, cheesy crust.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin on the center rack of the oven and bake for 16 minutes, or until the cheese begins to brown and the cups are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the broccoli cheese cups cool for at least 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm, alone or with ranch or ketchup for dipping.
- Store Leftovers: Store any uneaten cups in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The mixture may feel dry before baking, which results in a crispy texture. For a softer, quiche-like consistency, add an extra egg.
- Using microwavable frozen broccoli is a convenient shortcut to save prep time.
- For added crispiness, sprinkle a pinch of cheese at the bottom of each greased muffin cup before adding the mixture.
- Feel free to customize the seasoning by adding onion powder, black pepper, or other spices; keep in mind Ritz crackers contain salt.
- If you enjoy this recipe, try making Crispy Broccoli Cheese Rounds next for a similar tasty snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
