Description
Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delightful fusion of crispy, golden-brown bites filled with gooey cheddar cheese and fresh broccoli. Perfect for parties or as a cozy snack, these bite-sized treats are both nutritious and indulgent, making healthy eating enjoyable. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone will love, ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (chopped)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Blanch the chopped broccoli in boiling water for about 2 minutes until bright green; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine blanched broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; mix until well-blended.
- Shape the mixture into one-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg