Description
Delightfully crispy and cheesy snack made with broccoli rice, perfect for low-carb cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (10oz) bag frozen broccoli rice (about 2 cups)
- 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- Seasoning to taste (e.g., garlic salt)
Instructions
- Cook the broccoli rice in the microwave according to the package directions. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid, then let cool.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled broccoli rice, shredded cheese, egg, almond flour, and seasoning. Mix until well blended.
- Form about 16 small balls with the mixture, then flatten them slightly and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip each round and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying. Serve with ranch dressing if desired.
Notes
Enjoy these rounds fresh, or store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rounds
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg