Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites

These Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites are a kid friendly take on the traditional broccoli rice casserole.  They’re hand held and so easy for kids to eat!

 Who doesn’t love a bite size version of a traditional recipe?! I made these with my children in mind, but I can attest that grownups love them too!  These Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites are made with just a few ingredients that you may have in your pantry or freezer right now!

These Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites are great because you can make a huge batch and freeze some for later.  My kids and husband eat them up pretty quickly so they’re nice to have on hand.

Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites Ingredients and Substitutions

• Rice – I used white basmati rice because that is what I usually have on hand but you can use any kind of rice you like, quinoa would also work too.
• Broccoli – I bought a big bag of frozen broccoli and have just been thawing small portions at a time.  Frozen or fresh works great.
• Cheese – I also bought a few big bags of shredded cheese that I’ve been keeping in the freezer during this time.  Sharp cheddar cheese works great in this recipe but you can use anything else you have on hand.
• Breadcrumbs – I happened to have some Panko leftover from this Cauliflower Parmesan recipe I made a few weeks ago.  But, if you don’t have bread crumbs you could smash up some crackers or even make your own breadcrumbs with fresh bread.
• Eggs – I just used one egg in this recipe to help hold them together but if you don’t have eggs I think it would work just fine without them!

How To Make These Cheesy Rice Casserole Bites

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until combined.
2. Add half the mixture to a food processor and blend until combined. Add back to the bowl and mix everything together.
3. Use a tablespoon scoop to scoop the mixture onto the baking sheet and then use your fingers to pat the top down. Top each one with a small spinke of cheese.
4. Bake bites until cheese is melted and bottoms are golden brown. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites Are Great For Kids!

• They’re much less messy than eating a bowl of rice!  My kids love rice but they get it everywhere!  These casserole bites are small and compact and the kids can easily take bites of them.
• They’re packed with protein – They have protein from the egg, cheese and broccoli.  This makes them really filling and healthy!  The cheese also adds calcium which is so important for growing kids.
• They’re packed with broccoli – Thankfully my kids love broccoli and I don’t have to hide it in things for them to eat it, but these bites are a great way to pack broccoli in for your kids.
• They’re a complete meal – They have carbs, protein, dairy and vegetables in them which makes them great for lunch, dinner or snacks!

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Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 30 Bites 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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These Cheesey Broccoli Rice Casserole Bites are healthy, filling and super kid friendly!

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked broccoli, I used frozen
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix until combined.
2. Add half the mixture to a food processor and blend until combined. Add back to the bowl and mix everything together.
3. Use a tablespoon scoop to scoop the mixture onto the baking sheet and then use your fingers to pat the top down. Top each one with a small spinke of cheese.
4. Bake bites until cheese is melted and bottoms are golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before eating.

• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Category: Snack, Vegetarian
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: American