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Stack of low carb crispy broccoli cheese rounds with ranch dipping sauce

Low-Carb Crispy Broccoli Cheese Rounds

Keto-friendly crispy broccoli cheese rounds with just 1g net carbs per round, perfect as snacks or side dishes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 portions
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Keto
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets finely chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup almond flour or coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying or drizzling
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese optional, for extra flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Steamer or pot
  • Baking sheet or frying pan
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat oil in a pan over medium heat if frying.
  2. Wash and finely chop broccoli florets. Steam for about 5 minutes until tender. Drain well and cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine steamed broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add almond flour and mix until mixture holds together well.
  5. Add eggs and mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
  6. Shape mixture into small round patties, about 1-2 inches wide and ½ inch thick.
  7. For baking: Place patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  8. For frying: Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Fry patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  9. If fried, cool slightly on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  10. Serve warm and crispy with your favorite dip!

Notes

Drain steamed broccoli well to prevent soggy rounds. Make sure cream cheese is fully softened for easy mixing. Don't make patties too thick or they won't cook evenly. Can use coconut flour instead of almond flour for different flavor. Store in refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.