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Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls

Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls That Will Make Everyone Smile

These Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls combine cheesy goodness with a hint of garlic, making them a crave-worthy snack.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 balls
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broccoli Mixture
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets Finely chopped, fresh or frozen
  • 2 Eggs Binds everything together
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Provides comforting aroma
For the Cheesy Goodness
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
For Binding and Texture
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Can substitute with panko
  • 1/4 cup Flour All-purpose or gluten-free
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
For Baking
  • 1 can Cooking Spray Prevents sticking

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with cooking spray.
  2. Steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes. Allow them to cool and finely chop.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar, parmesan, eggs, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Optionally, broil for an extra 1-2 minutes for crunch.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving with marinara sauce or ranch dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For meal prep, freeze uncooked cheese balls on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag. Bake directly from frozen, adjusting cook time as needed.

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