Broccoli Cheddar Rice Fritters

Broccoli Cheddar Rice Fritters for Kids: A Wholesome, Yummy Snack!

Broccoli cheddar rice fritters are a delicious and nutritious way to get kids excited about eating their vegetables. These crispy, cheesy bites combine wholesome ingredients like rice, broccoli, and cheddar cheese into a kid-friendly package that works as a healthy toddler snack, side dish, or even a main meal. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for little hands to pick up and enjoy. Whether you’re dealing with a picky eater or just looking for a creative way to add veggies to your family’s diet, these fritters are a win for both kids and parents.  

Why Broccoli Cheddar Rice Fritters Are Perfect for Kids

1. Nutrient-Rich Ingredients: Broccoli is a powerhouse vegetable loaded with fiber, vitamin C, and iron, all essential for growing kids. Paired with rice for energy and cheddar cheese for calcium and protein, these fritters are both balanced and satisfying.
2. Fun Finger Food: Kids love food they can pick up and dip! The small, crispy fritters are perfectly sized for little hands and pair well with kid-approved dips like ketchup, ranch, or yogurt.
3. Freezer-friendly: These fritters freeze beautifully. Make a big batch, cool and transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Reheat in the oven or a skillet for a quick healthy toddler snack or meal. They go great in school lunchboxes, picnics or on the go!

 

Tips for Success:

-Make sure to form the patties with your hand so they don't fall apart. -I used 1 small broccoli head, you can use a little less if you don't want too much. -When scooping the mixture to form patties, use a tablespoon so they all come out around the same size. -Make them bite-size. Since these fritters are for kids, you don't want to make them too big and not too thick. -These work well in the oven, air fryer or you can pan fry with a little oil as well. -You can use leftover rice for this recipe, if not make sure the rice is cooled before forming patties.  

Substitutions:

White rice: I used long grain white rice, but most rice will work in this recipe. You can use short grain rice, jasmine rice or sticky rice. Broccoli: If you don't like broccoli, try swapping it with another veggie like cauliflower. Cheddar Cheese: You can use any type of shredded cheese that you prefer, cheddar, mozzarella, swiss, etc. Egg: If you need to omit the egg, I recommend adding 1 cup of shredded cheese, instead of 1/2 to hold the mixture together.  

What you need:

Steamer Baking Tray Parchment Paper   If you enjoyed this recipe, here are a few more healthy kid-friendly snacks you should check out: Carrot Cheesy Rice Balls Spinach Potato Tots Broccoli & Cheese Tots Sweet Potato Carrot Cheesy Tots