Today, we’re turning broccoli into soft little cheese bites for babies.
The idea: offer a green vegetable in a more playful form that is easy to pick up with little fingers, while keeping the ingredients simple and the texture soft and tender inside. Broccoli is the perfect vegetable for making these baby-friendly bites!
These broccoli–cheese bites can generally be offered to baby from 9 months, once baby is already comfortable with very soft pieces and finger foods. Always serve them without added salt, and adjust the size of the pieces to baby’s comfort level.
These bites are super finger foods, easy to make, quick, and perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a picnic with baby! They are also great toddler snacks 😉
Ingredients
(makes about 4 to 6 bites, depending on the size of your molds)
How to Make Broccoli and swiss cheese bites for babies
Cook the broccoli
Start by rinsing the broccoli florets.
Steam them until they are very tender (8 to 10 minutes).
A knife should slide in easily. Once cooked, drain the broccoli pieces well to avoid adding too much water to the mixture (you can even press them gently).
Finely chop the broccoli
Cut or chop the broccoli into small pieces.
You want very fine pieces so the bites hold together well, while still keeping a little “broccoli texture.”
Prepare the bites batter
In a mixing bowl or large bowl, crack the egg and beat it lightly.
Add:
- the spoonful of crème fraîche (sour cream), the flour, the grated swiss cheese, then the chopped broccoli.
Mix well until the preparation is smooth and evenly combined.
The texture should be thick and a little “sticky”, not runny.
If it is really too loose (because the broccoli is very wet), you can add one small spoonful of flour more.
Fill the molds
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, convection/fan).
Very lightly oil mini muffin molds or small silicone molds, if needed. Divide the mixture among the molds without overfilling them (about 3/4 full).
Bake
Bake at 350°F (180°C) for about 12 to 15 minutes.
The bites should:
- be set in the center,
- lightly golden on top,
- but still soft.
You can test them by inserting the tip of a knife: it should come out clean.
Let cool slightly and adapt the size of the pieces
Let the bites cool slightly on a plate or wire rack.
For baby, you can serve them:
- as half-bites or quarters,
- or cut into sticks that baby can easily pick up with their hands.
The inside should stay soft and easy to mash between your fingers.
How to Serve These bites to your baby
These broccoli–swiss cheese bites can be offered:
- during dinner, with:
- vegetables (soup, purée, soft-cooked vegetables, starches),
- or as finger food to help baby get used to handling soft pieces of food.
Always adjust the amount to baby’s appetite: baby may eat part of one bite or several, depending on age and what is served alongside it at the same meal.
Storage
- In the refrigerator
You can keep these bites for 24 hours in the fridge, in an airtight container.
They can be served cold or slightly warmed (a few seconds in the microwave or in the oven, making sure to check the temperature carefully). - In the freezer
You can freeze the bites once cooked and cooled, for about 1 month.
Let them thaw in the refrigerator, then warm them gently before serving to baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age can I offer these bites?
You can offer this type of bite when baby is already comfortable with very soft pieces, usually around 9–10 months. Always supervise baby while eating.
What if baby is not very comfortable with pieces yet?
You can:
offer a very small portion,
lightly mash the bite with a fork to create a more “mashed” texture,
or save this recipe for a little later and stick with smoother purées for now.
Can I replace swiss cheese with another cheese?
Yes, you can use another grated cheese (Comté, cheddar, etc.).
Do not add salt: the cheese already brings enough flavor!
Can this recipe be made without crème fraîche?
Yes, you can replace the crème fraîche with:
a little plain yogurt,
or plain cream cheese/fresh cheese (such as petit suisse or fresh cheese),
while keeping the mixture thick enough for the bites to hold together.
Can these bites make a complete meal?
They provide starch + vegetable + a little protein from the egg and cheese.
They can be included in a dinner meal with, for example:
a little extra vegetable (soup, purée),
and milk (breast milk or infant formula) depending on baby’s age and meal routine.
Always adjust according to what baby eats throughout the day.
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