Crispy Cheesy Baked Broccoli

Name: Crispy Cheesy Baked Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 Large Head Broccoli ( chopped into florets ); 2 Large Eggs; 1 tablespoon Milk; 1/2 Cup Almond Flour; 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoon Salt

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This Cheesy Broccoli is baked in the oven and comes out so crispy, crunchy, and delicious. Dip with your favorite sauce and have it as an appetizer or as a side dish that the whole family can enjoy, even kids! They are ready in less than 30 minutes!

If you love broccoli, then try my Healthy broccoli cheddar soup or this creamy chicken broccoli soup.

baked broccoli on a plate with a side of dipping sauce.

Recipe Overview

Skill Level

Beginner

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

This simple oven-baked broccoli recipe is made with some cheddar cheese coating and comes out really cheesy, tasty, and crispy. Enjoy as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. Get your kids to eat more broccoli and veggies by dressing them up a bit and making them more interesting. If you are looking for more appetizer ideas, then you can check my post on my best appetizer recipes that I put together in which I show you my favorite picks.

Broccoli may not be everyone’s favorite vegetable, not just kids, but how you prepare it will make a huge difference in the taste. I love this so much and I mostly enjoy it alongside some Honey mustard grilled chicken or this cilantro lime grilled salmon.

hand holding a single cheesy baked broccoli over the serving plate

Ingredients You Will Need

Ingredients measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.

Head Broccoli, chopped into florets: do use fresh broccoli and not frozen
Eggs: Large-sized eggs
Milk: any milk of your choice, I like using 2% milk
Almond Flour: used to keep this low carb, but you can use any other flour like oat flour
Grated Parmesan Cheese: grate your own or store-bought will work just fine
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Garlic Powder and Salt

How To Make baked Broccoli

In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk and set aside. In another bowl, stir the almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt.
Preheat oven to 400 F and prepare a sheet pan with tin foil or parchment paper.
Dip a floret in the egg mixture and then the almond flour mixture until completely coated.
Place on the sheet pan and repeat until you use all the florets. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake for 10-15 minutes

side shot of baked broccoli on a serving plate with one floret in dipping sauce bowl

My Pro Tip

Recipe Tip from my kitchen

I recommend using fresh broccoli and not frozen. The texture and consistency will vary. Also, try not to overcook the broccoli.
Add any other flavors if you like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my broccoli soggy in the oven?

Broccoli holds a lot of water. You may have used frozen broccoli or the broccoli still had a lot of water when you washed it. Try using fresh broccoli if possible and pat the broccoli dry well with a paper towel

Can I use frozen brocCOli?

I highly recommend using fresh broccoli for best results. Using frozen broccoli will not yield the same freshness and crunchiness.

What do you soak broccoli in before cooking?

Soaking raw broccoli in a mixture of water and vinegar will help kill most of the germs that will be in the broccoli and help remove bugs and debris.

top view of a serving plate with baked broccoli on it and a small bowl of dipping white sauce

What To Serve With Baked Broccoli