Description
These Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delicious and healthy appetizer or snack option. Packed with flavor from cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, they make a perfect vegetarian dish that’s both easy to make and satisfying to eat.
Ingredients
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For the Broccoli Cheese Balls:
- 2 cups finely chopped cooked broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus more for coating)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- olive oil spray for baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine broccoli, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, pepper, salt, and parsley. Mix well.
- Form balls: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture and form into small balls. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs.
- Bake: Place the balls on the baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown, turning halfway through.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Great as an appetizer, snack, or side dish
- Panko breadcrumbs can be used for extra crunch
- Delicious with marinara, ranch, or favorite dipping sauce
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 balls
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
