Description
Crispy on the outside and cheesy within, these baked broccoli cheese balls are a delicious and nutritious snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam the broccoli for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp; allow to cool and chop finely.
- In a large bowl, combine broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crunch.
- Serve warm with marinara or ranch dip.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls