Description
These Low Carb Crispy Broccoli Cheese Rounds are a delightful combination of broccoli, cheddar, and cream cheese, all fried or baked to perfection for a crispy treat that’s perfect as a side dish or keto appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli Rounds:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or coconut flour)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying or drizzling
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat: If baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). If frying, heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam the broccoli for about 5 minutes, then drain and cool slightly.
- Mix It Up: Combine broccoli, cheddar, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Bind It: Add almond flour and mix until it holds together.
- Egg Time: Add eggs and mix fully.
- Patty Time: Form small round patties (1–2 inches wide).
- Bake or Fry: Place on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes or fry 2–3 minutes each side until golden and crispy.
- Final Touch: Cool slightly on paper towels if fried.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite dip!
Notes
- Storing Leftovers: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven.
- Serving Suggestions: Perfect as a side dish or keto appetizer.
- Adjusting Portions: Double the recipe if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 round
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Low Carb, Broccoli, Cheese Rounds, Keto, Appetizer
