Description
Crispy baked broccoli cheese balls with a gooey center, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets (steamed until tender-crisp, then finely chopped)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray, for greasing the sheet
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Steam broccoli just until tender for the best texture.
- Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized balls.
- Serve with ranch or marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: baked broccoli cheese balls, vegetarian appetizer, easy snack