Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Chips aka Smashed Broccoli
I had seen this viral recipe on TikTok and knew my family aka Hungry Friends would love it! They came out super crispy and they were a breeze to make.
For this recipe, make sure you don’t slice your broccoli into small florets. Keep them medium to large in size – sometimes slicing two small buds together. You’re going to get your pot water boiling, add in the broccoli pieces, salt it and let it get back up to a boil. Don’t walk away and forget – you do not want mushy pieces of vegetable. You want them JUST fork tender.
I used shredded parmesan cheese for that sharp flavor and harder consistency to create a chip like texture. My inkling is that any cheese will work but I haven’t tried mozzarella or cheddar for example, so I can’t say for sure.
If you like this recipe, you will LOVE these:
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Crispy Parmesan Broccoli Chips
Ingredients
- 3 crowns broccoli, cut into large florets
- 10 oz shredded parmesan cheese
- salt, garlic powder + onion powder to taste
Spicy Ranch Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbs Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbs rice vinegar
- 2 tbs chopped chives
- 1/2 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder
- pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 420℉. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bring a large pot of water (1/2 way full) to a boil. Add in the large florets and 1 tsp salt and bring back to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for just a minute or two, then strain and transfer to a platter lined with paper towels. Do not over boil the broccoli.
- Sprinkle the baking sheet evenly with your cheese so that there is a thin layer. Next transfer the broccoli to the sheet, slightly spacing them out so that you have room to mash them. Take a small shot glass and smash the broccoli pieces down gently but firmly. Sprinkle the tops with salt, onion powder and a little garlic powder. Transfer to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese has turned golden brown and the broccoli is turning crispy. Allow to cool slightly and then break apart to serve.
Dip:
- Whisk together dip ingredients and taste. Adjust if needed.
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Hello I just made it for a Sunday snack! Delish! Spray aluminum foil with Pam before laying down mozzerella or parmesean cheese. Great with frozen veggies too😋
Hi Dee, that’s great – i’m so happy the recipe was a winner for you!
I’m making it now with frozen broccoli and cauliflower and in aluminum foil (sprayed prior with a little Pam)
Hope it’s a success😏
Hands down the most popular appetizers at our friend’s party. I was asked for the recipe and will be sharing.
Tge recipe and execution were super simple and the results were incredible. I did a small sample and my husband and I were pleased so I went ahead and did a large batch. I’m so glad I did! I have been miserably disappointed by online recipes and had to not take them to a party, that’s why I made a small batch. I also had a full proof ricotta ravioli (oven baked w Italian spices) backup appetizer. I took both and the Brock chips were delicious and they were very popular. I only came home w a few crumbs (that’s okay by me). FYI the recipe renders a large section of ‘chips’, great for any party and I believe a much healthier alternative.
Thanks for sharing and glad I found your recipe!
Good luck!
HI Belle, Thanks for trying the recipe and also for leaving your feedback for it! Super helpful!
WOW. Delicious. Mine peeled right of the parchment so no issues with that. I wonder why people are having such problems with that. Loved it. Will make again and again!!!
Hi Carrie, glad the recipe was a winner for you! I’m not sure what’s going on either. I’ve made this recipe so many times and have never had an issue with sticking…
Yummy yummy yummy! I saw all the comments about the parchment paper and cheese sticking together, so I used a glass casserole dish (8 x 9) and greased it with 2 tblsp of extra virgin olive oil and NOTHING stuck! No mess cleanup! 🤗 Hope that works for someone else too!
HI Michelle, thanks for sharing your tip!
Yummy yummy yummy! I made it using a glass casserole dish and only greased it with a little bit of evoo…NOT ONE PIECE OF CHEESE STUCK!! No mess and still turned out crispy 😀
HI Shelly, glad the recipe worked out great for you!
What is the sauce?
How do you keep the paper from sticking? Loved the parts that dint’ stick, but most of it stuck to parchment paper.. suggestions? and yes, I used real parchment paper.
👍Stella recipe looks delicious though I’m not tried it I am about to this evening. as for the comments listen girls and guys as a great grandmother with many years of cooking under her belt I have never trusted just parchment paper I always butter oleo or spray parchment with Pam lightly that’s always a good idea you can’t just up and trust parchment paper. also I think it matters what kind of cheese you have used or how wet the broccoli was- self-grated parmesan is probably the ticket as pre-grated or bought grated cheese has cornstarch added to keep from sticking together.
I loved these, and I’m someone who only eats broccoli because it’s good for me. I’d normally pick just about any other veg first, but these smashed broccoli florets were delicious. I read the comments about sticking, so I very lightly sprayed my parchment paper with canola oil nonstick spray and there was absolutely no sticking.
Hello and thanks for sharing your tip for the spray! I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Made it. Love it. Thank you!
Thanks so much for trying the chips Margaret!
Made these and loved them! Going to get some moisture out of the broccoli somehow next time. I think they would be delicious using sweet onions in place of broccoli. Lmk if you do a recipe for that!!
I’m with a lot of folks on here—would have been an awesome snack if it didn’t stick to parchment paper. Very disappointed because my seasonings were spot on. Any suggestions—anyone?
Hi anita, I”m not sure why people are saying this – the purpose of parchment is so there is not sticking! I’ve never had this issue in my life. I”m also really sorry that happened to you!
Happened to me too.
My recipe didn’t stick and peeled up smoothly.
did not stick for me…I wonder if it’s the amt of cheese you put down before the Broccoli?
These were yummy! Even my son, who, when I offered him some said, “Ya, nah, I’m good”, tried it and said, “actually they’re pretty good” and has been going back for more!
Hi Liz, glad your son liked that – that’s how we know something is good lol!!
Made tonight… absolutely delicious!!! – How do you reheat!
Hi Elyce, glad you liked them! Just covered tightly in the mini oven
Súper rica. ¿Ésta misma receta es la que se hace también con patatas?. gracias por compartir
Just made for dinner and had to throw it away. It was completely stuck to the paper:( came back to the site because I was sure I missed the grease the parchment paper step, but I didn’t. Wish I had read the comments. Honestly, think you should take this recipe down or add a way to not have it stick.
I tried to lift it after it was barely out of oven, and it was stuck then. Got worse as it cooled.
Same thing happened…I’m so sad. Recipe should be taken down. Such a waste of food and money