Appetizer for 24

Broccoli Rice Bites

Name: Broccoli Rice Bites
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 egg; 2 oz cream cheese; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional); 2 cups cooked rice; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

$0.75for 445 minServes 24

Broccoli, rice, cheeses, egg, and seasonings bake in small portions until firm and lightly browned.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Broccoli, 0.4 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.75Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Cream cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Rice, 13 oz$0.08/oz typical	13 oz	$1.04Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.5 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.24Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.48

Swaps

Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Mustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.19 per serving$0.75 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cups broccoli florets
1 egg
2 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
2 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with oil.
Steam the broccoli for 5 minutes until tender, then chop it finely.
Mix the broccoli, egg, cream cheese, sour cream, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Stir in the cooked rice, cheddar, and Parmesan until evenly combined.
Fill each muffin cup with the mixture and press it down firmly.
Bake for 20 minutes until the bites are firm and lightly browned, then cool them for 5 minutes.