Description
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a scrumptious, nutritious snack that combines crispy texture with savory, cheesy goodness. These bite-sized delights are packed with finely chopped broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, making them perfect for parties or as a quick snack. Easy to prepare and appealing to even the pickiest eaters, these cheesy morsels are a fantastic way to sneak in some veggies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls about one inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (70g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg