Description
Delicious and crispy Broccoli Cheese Cups made with cooked broccoli, cheddar cheese, and Ritz crackers, perfect as a savory snack or a quick breakfast treat. These bite-sized cups are easy to prepare, baked to golden perfection, and can be enjoyed with ranch or ketchup for dipping.
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 the oven to 375° F to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking your broccoli cheese cups.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the 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 and evenly distribute the broccoli mixture into about 16 muffin cups.
- Compact mixture: Use your fingers to firmly squish down the mixture in each muffin cup so it is well compacted for a crispy texture.
- Add topping and bake: Sprinkle extra cheddar cheese on top of each cup. Bake on the center rack for 16 minutes or until the cheese is melted and begins to brown.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cups to cool for at least 5 minutes before removing them from the pan. Serve warm, alone, or with ranch or ketchup for dipping.
- Store leftovers: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- The mixture may feel dry, which helps achieve a crispy texture rather than a wet, eggy consistency. For a softer, quiche-like texture, add an extra egg.
- Using microwavable frozen broccoli is a convenient shortcut that works well.
- For added crispiness, sprinkle a small pinch of cheese at the bottom of each greased muffin tin cup before adding the broccoli mixture.
- Feel free to customize seasonings by adding onion powder, black pepper, or other preferred spices; keep in mind the Ritz crackers contain added salt.
- If you enjoy this recipe, try making Crispy Broccoli Cheese Rounds for another tasty variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
