Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls
Enjoy these crispy and cheesy Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls as an appetizer or snack. Perfect for meal prep—try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings (24 balls) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 3-5 minutes), then let cool before chopping finely.
- In a large bowl, mix chopped broccoli with breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; broil for an additional minute if desired for extra crispiness.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (60g)
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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