Description
These Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delicious and nutritious appetizer or snack that’s perfect for parties or gatherings. Packed with cheesy goodness and the goodness of broccoli, these crispy bites are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
Broccoli Cheese Balls:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare broccoli: Steam the chopped broccoli until tender, about 4–5 minutes, then drain well and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well incorporated.
- Shape and bake: Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray the balls with cooking spray. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and firm.
- Cool and serve: Let the broccoli cheese balls cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- For a crispier texture, brush the balls lightly with olive oil before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
