Description
Enjoy a crispy, golden delight that combines cheesy goodness and nutritious broccoli in these irresistible Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, these bite-sized treats are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Steam or boil the chopped broccoli until tender yet bright green, about 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix the steamed broccoli with cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form small balls from the mixture using your hands or an ice cream scoop—aim for golf-ball size.
- Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and lightly spray with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg