Description
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are crispy, cheesy snacks made with broccoli, cheddar, and breadcrumbs. Perfect for healthy snacking or lunchboxes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Steam or blanch the broccoli florets for 2-3 minutes until tender. Drain well and finely chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the mixture holds together.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush the broccoli cheese balls with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy on the outside.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- You can use an air fryer for a quicker cooking time.
- For a Weight Watchers version, use low-fat cheese and whole wheat breadcrumbs.
- To make without egg, use a flaxseed meal mixture as a binder.
- Add bacon bits for extra flavor.
- For a keto version, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg