Description
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer made with fresh broccoli, cheese, and breadcrumbs, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the mixture.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls, healthy snacks, vegetarian appetizers