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By Natalie Monson

Published on January 14, 2015

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My kids actually truly love broccoli. I can pretty much serve it anyway except for raw and they will eat it. But for those of you whose kids struggle with eating broccoli, you may have to get a little more creative to get them to try it. These broccoli poppers are gooey and cheesy on the inside, with a crunch on the outside and make eating broccoli super delicious. A great alternative to spicy fried jalapeno poppers!

Begin with your broccoli. You can use fresh or frozen, but I prefer fresh because there is less water. You will eventually have to squeeze out the water, whether you use fresh or frozen,so it is totally up to you what type of broccoli you use. Either with a food processor or a knife, chop your broccoli into super tiny pieces. Next, steam your broccoli for a couple minutes until tender. Then squeeze out the water. Add the rest of your ingredients to your bowl, and mix. ThisBroccoli Poppers Recipe calls for cheddar cheese, but you can use any kind you want. This round we used 1/2 Parmesan and 1/2 Mozzarella. I kind of prefer the stronger taste of cheddar though. Scoop out tablespoon size balls of the mixture and roll in Panko. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or sprayed. Bake until golden and crispy.

We like to dip these in homemade ranch but they are yummy just by themselves. They make a great appetizer, or even a side dish to your meal. These would be yummy served with a pasta dish, or a slow cookermeal.

Broccoli definitely has a unique flavor that can take some acquiring to if your kids don’t like it. We believe it is important to serve vegetables in different forms, because you never know what your kids will love. These broccoli bites are another yummy way to serve broccoli. They may not like steamed broccoli or raw broccoli, but they may love roasted broccoli or broccoli poppers!

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Broccoli Poppers

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time35 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 207kcal

Ingredients

4 cup broccoli, florets
1 cup, shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 large egg
1/4 cup bread crumbs, plain
1/2 cup, crumbs panko (Japanese bread crumbs)

Instructions

Place broccoli in a food processor and pulse into tiny peices. (You can also chop with a knife)
Steam your broccoli for 2-3 minutesuntil tender.
Squeeze out the excess water by pressing on the broccoli with a towel. Transfer to a bowl.
Add the rest of your ingredients to you bowl except for Panko, and mix.
Scoop out tablespoon size balls of the mixture and roll in Panko. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment or sprayed.
Bake at 350 degrees F, for 10-15 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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Natalie Monson

I'm a registered dietitian, mom of 4, avid lover of food and strong promoter of healthy habits. Here you will find lots of delicious recipes full of fruits and veggies, tips for getting your kids to eat better and become intuitive eaters and lots of resources for feeding your family.

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