Festive Broccoli Tree Potato Bites: Transform Your Holiday!
Festive Broccoli Tree Potato Bites are a delightful and whimsical appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings, combining the flavors of broccoli and potatoes into a fun tree shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain and mash.
- Steam the broccoli until bright green and tender, then chop finely.
- In a bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and beaten egg. Season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small tree shapes on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy your festive appetizer!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute cheese and egg with plant-based alternatives.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Feel free to add spices or herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg