Ingredients
Broccoli Cheese Cups Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and chopped broccoli
- 1 large egg
- 12 Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 heaping cup of cheddar cheese, plus additional for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375° F to ensure it’s ready for baking the broccoli cheese cups.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cooked, chopped broccoli, egg, crushed Ritz crackers, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Mix everything together thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Generously grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking. Then evenly distribute the broccoli mixture into approximately 16 muffin cups.
- Compact Mixture: Use your fingers to press the mixture firmly into each muffin cup to ensure the cups hold their shape during baking.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle additional cheddar cheese on top of each cup for a cheesy golden crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin on the center oven rack and bake for 14-16 minutes, or until the cheese on top turns golden brown and starts to bubble.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cups to cool in the pan for at least 5 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm alone or with your favorite dipping sauce like ranch or ketchup.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Make sure the broccoli is well drained and chopped finely to help the cups bind together well.
- Crushing the Ritz crackers finely helps the texture and holds the cups together.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with other cheeses like mozzarella or a cheese blend for variation.
- These cups can be reheated in the oven or microwave before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute Ritz crackers with gluten-free crackers or breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
