Description
These Broccoli Cheese Balls are crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and bursting with flavor. They make a perfect appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Broccoli Cheese Balls:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, steamed and finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- olive oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Beat the eggs and add them to the mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 to 1 1/2-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- For frying, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the cheese balls until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- For baking, preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the balls on a greased baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- You can add cooked crumbled bacon or chopped herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- These make a great appetizer or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Frying or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 cheese balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg