Description
These Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delightful, crispy snack that combines tender broccoli and gooey cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked broccoli, chopped into small pieces
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crispiness)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broccoli: Steam or boil your broccoli until tender. Let cool and chop into small pieces.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Add Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
- Form the Cheese Balls: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Form the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Cheese Balls: Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm, great with sauces like ranch or marinara.
Notes
You can prepare the broccoli mixture a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator before baking. For extra crunch, bake on a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 140mg