Description
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delightful and healthy snack that combines the goodness of broccoli with a cheesy, crispy exterior. Perfect for game days, family dinners, or as a fun addition to lunchboxes, these bites are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Made with fresh ingredients and baked to perfection, they offer a guilt-free alternative to fried snacks without compromising on taste. Each flavorful bite is packed with cheddar and Parmesan cheese, making them irresistible. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra layer of deliciousness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp (3–5 minutes), then cool and chop finely.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until mixed well.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown; broil for an additional 1–2 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball (30g)
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 124mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 34mg