Cheesy Broccoli Bites

Cheesy Broccoli Bites

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 5
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 71.9
  • Total Fat: 2.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 38.4 mg
  • Sodium: 81.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 3.8 g

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Introduction

Crispy fillo shells filled with creamy broccoli and cheese are elegant yet simple. Crispy fillo shells filled with creamy broccoli and cheese are elegant yet simple.
Number of Servings: 5

Ingredients

    1/4 cup chopped cooked broccoli
    1 large egg, beaten
    1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar
    1/4 t black pepper
    1 package mini fillo shells (15 count)

    Optional garnishes (calories not included):
    crumbled bacon
    chopped red pepper
    chopped Roma tomato

Tips

This recipe is easily multiplied for a crowd!


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, egg, cheddar, and pepper.
Place the fillo shells on a baking sheet.
Using a teaspoon, fill each shell with the broccoli mixture. Top with a pinch of garnishes if desired.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serving Size: Serves 5 (3 pieces per serving)


Created by SparkRecipes.com editor Stepfanie Romine
Photos by Whitmeyer Photography


Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Nice option to get the veggies in the kids. Enjoyed this one! - 1/24/13


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    6 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Do you think this recipe would also work with the cauliflower in cheese sauce that Green Giant also sells? I just prefer cauliflower, and think it would be more potato-y like! - 2/4/13

    Reply from CD13369833 (2/4/13)
    Yes, I think that would be a delicious change. :) Please let us know how it goes!



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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was very good and well-liked by the entire family. - 2/21/13


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    2 of 9 people found this review helpful
    This looks delicious and it can't get much simpler than this! :) - 2/21/13


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Broccoli & cheese!! My family loves it...and with it looking all pretty here they'll love it even more. Thanks!! - 2/21/13