Description
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a tasty snack that combines the goodness of broccoli with the richness of cheese, perfect for parties or as a healthy appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs for binding
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs for binding
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for binding
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder for seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder for seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
- as needed cooking spray for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp (3-5 minutes). Allow to cool, then finely chop.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and flour. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined or greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil for an additional 1-2 minutes, watching closely.
- Cool slightly and serve warm with marinara or ranch dip. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust seasonings as preferred for personalized flavor.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Great for meal prep or frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg