Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls: Easy, Cheesy Goodness for All
Deliciously cheesy and packed with nutritious broccoli, these baked broccoli cheese balls are a fantastic side dish or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 balls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the steamed broccoli, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil over the balls for added crispness.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Feel free to add more spices or herbs to customize the flavor.
- Great for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg