Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls
These Golden Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are crispy on the outside, tender inside, and loaded with cheesy flavor. A simple, healthy, and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups finely chopped broccoli florets steamed until tender-crisp
- 1 cup breadcrumbs for binding
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs for binding
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray for greasing the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Steam the broccoli for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp, then finely chop.
- In a large bowl, mix the broccoli with breadcrumbs, cheddar, Parmesan, eggs, flour, garlic and onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture holds together.
- Roll into 1-inch balls, adding more breadcrumbs if needed. Arrange on a parchment-lined sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- For extra crunch, broil for 1–2 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve warm with marinara or ranch dip.