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broccoli cheese bites

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some flavor combinations just make sense..

milk + cookies.

peanut butter + jelly.

oats + honey.

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and who could forget broccoli + cheese.

 

whether you grow up loving the little trees or not, there was something super magical that happened once you took your first slurp of {insert favorite diner here} broccoli cheese soup.

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and while we all know that everything is better with cheese, these broccoli cheese bites are even more evidence for the case!

 

with these super simple broccoli cheese bites, we take the classic flavor combination + give it a crowd pleasing bite-size makeover.. all via -you guessed it!- the waffle iron!

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i know. i know.

my obsession with waffle-izing batter-based foods into crispy delights is a bit tiring, i just can’t stress enough how simple + satisfying the payoff is!

 

i mean, if it’s not broke, why fix it!?

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but waffle iron or waffle iron, the broccoli-cheese batter is really the star here.

the richness of the egg, the fresh bite of the broccoli + the indulgence of cheese trio, all combine to make the perfect bite!

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these broccoli cheese bites are perfect for serving at a party, they make for a great change-up to your dinner side dish game or they even hit the spot as a light meal – cold or warm!
so as i have asked of you before, whip out your waffle iron, whisk up this batter + dollop these broccoli cheese bites into crisp perfection!

broccoli cheese bites
 
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Ingredients
  • 12 ounces uncooked or frozen broccoli
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup shredded monterry jack cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. plug in your waffle iron to bring to full heat.
  2. bring a medium pot of water to boil.
  3. once the water is boiling, add in the broccoli.
  4. blanch the broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute then remove to a colander in the sink + immediately rinse with cold water to shock the broccoli.
  5. once the broccoli is cooled, chop it finely.
  6. in a mixing bowl combine the remaining ingredients + add the broccoli. mix until combined.
  7. using a 1 teaspoon measuring spoon, dollop the broccoli cheese mix onto your hot waffle iron + let it crisp for a few minutes.
  8. remove the broccoli cheese bite to a plate + repeat until the batter is all used up!
  9. enjoy while hot!

 

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