Description
Crispy and cheesy baked broccoli balls that make a fantastic appetizer or snack, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets (finely chopped)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (for binding)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs (for binding)
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for binding)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for seasoning)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (for seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray (for greasing the baking sheet)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Steam the broccoli: Place the broccoli florets into a steaming basket and steam for about 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp. Allow to cool, then finely chop.
- Mix together the chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and flour in a large bowl. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Form small portions into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. For extra crispiness, broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving warm with marinara or ranch dip.
Notes
Feel free to swap the cheddar cheese for other cheeses or use gluten-free breadcrumbs to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg