Description
Make delicious and crispy low-carb broccoli cheese rounds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup almond 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat if frying.
- Wash and finely chop broccoli florets.
- Steam broccoli for about 5 minutes. Drain and cool slightly.
- Combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add almond flour and mix until it holds together.
- Add eggs and mix fully.
- Form small round patties (1–2 inches wide).
- Place patties on a lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Or fry 2–3 minutes each side until golden and crispy.
- Cool slightly on paper towels if fried.
- Serve warm and crispy with your favorite dip.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, ensure the broccoli is well-drained.
- Adjust seasonings to your preference.
- Coconut flour can be substituted for almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rounds
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg