Broccoli and Cheddar Nuggets
Description
These homemade bite-sized broccoli pieces and Cheddar cheese are a fun alternative to chicken nuggets.
Ingredients
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1 teaspoon vegetable oil for brushing, or as needed
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1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
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1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
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1 cup bread crumbs
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3 large eggs
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with oil.
2
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 handle.
3
Transfer broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Add Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, basil, oregano, and garlic powder to broccoli; mix well. Shape into nuggets or fun shapes and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flip, and continue baking until heated through and beginning to firm, 10 to 15 minutes more.