Description
Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delicious and healthy snack made with broccoli, cheese, and spices, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Scoop the mixture by the tablespoonful and roll into compact balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to add other spices or herbs for extra flavor.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg