Description
Delicious and crispy baked broccoli cheese balls filled with melted cheddar, Parmesan, and aromatic spices – perfect for parties or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets (finely chopped, steamed and cooled)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam broccoli florets for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp and allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until uniform.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Optionally, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes for crispiness.
- Let them cool slightly and serve warm with marinara or ranch dip.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, swap out breadcrumbs for crushed gluten-free crackers or almond flour. Can also substitute cheeses as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli balls, cheese balls, vegetarian snacks, healthy appetizers, party food