Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these broccoli cheese balls are packed with flavor and melted goodness, making them the perfect snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add eggs and mix until the mixture is well combined.
- Lightly grease the parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Scoop small portions and roll into evenly sized balls.
- Place the balls on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Let them cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Finely chop the broccoli for better texture.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for best melting results.
- Flip halfway through baking for extra crispiness.
- Chill the mixture if it feels too soft to shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese balls, cheesy bites, easy appetizer, vegetarian snack, crispy snacks