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Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls

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These crispy-on-the-outside, cheesy-on-the-inside broccoli cheese balls are a healthy, delicious snack or appetizer. They’re baked to golden perfection and pair wonderfully with marinara or ranch dip.

Ingredients

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  • Broccoli: 2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped.Binding Ingredients:1 cupbreadcrumbs.1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese.⅓ cupgrated Parmesan cheese.2eggs.2 tbspall-purpose flour.Seasonings:½ tspgarlic powder.½ tsponion powder.Salt and pepper, to taste.Cooking Spray: As needed for greasing the baking sheet.
  • Binding Ingredients:1 cupbreadcrumbs.1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese.⅓ cupgrated Parmesan cheese.2eggs.2 tbspall-purpose flour.Seasonings:½ tspgarlic powder.½ tsponion powder.Salt and pepper, to taste.Cooking Spray: As needed for greasing the baking sheet.
  • 1 cupbreadcrumbs.1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese.⅓ cupgrated Parmesan cheese.2eggs.2 tbspall-purpose flour.
  • 1 ½ cupsshredded cheddar cheese.⅓ cupgrated Parmesan cheese.2eggs.2 tbspall-purpose flour.
  • ⅓ cupgrated Parmesan cheese.2eggs.2 tbspall-purpose flour.
  • 2eggs.2 tbspall-purpose flour.
  • 2 tbspall-purpose flour.
  • Seasonings:½ tspgarlic powder.½ tsponion powder.Salt and pepper, to taste.Cooking Spray: As needed for greasing the baking sheet.
  • ½ tspgarlic powder.½ tsponion powder.Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • ½ tsponion powder.Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cooking Spray: As needed for greasing the baking sheet.

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it with cooking spray.2️⃣Prepare the Broccoli:Steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about3–5 minutes.Allow the broccoli to cool slightly, then finely chop it into small pieces.3️⃣Mix the Ingredients:In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and flour.Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.Stir the mixture until it is well combined and holds together.4️⃣Shape the Balls:Roll small portions of the mixture into1-inch ballsusing your hands.Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.5️⃣Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  2. Steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about3–5 minutes.
  3. Allow the broccoli to cool slightly, then finely chop it into small pieces.3️⃣Mix the Ingredients:In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and flour.Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.Stir the mixture until it is well combined and holds together.4️⃣Shape the Balls:Roll small portions of the mixture into1-inch ballsusing your hands.Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.5️⃣Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, eggs, and flour.
  5. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.Stir the mixture until it is well combined and holds together.4️⃣Shape the Balls:Roll small portions of the mixture into1-inch ballsusing your hands.Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.5️⃣Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  6. Stir the mixture until it is well combined and holds together.4️⃣Shape the Balls:Roll small portions of the mixture into1-inch ballsusing your hands.Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.5️⃣Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  7. Roll small portions of the mixture into1-inch ballsusing your hands.Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.5️⃣Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  8. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.5️⃣Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for20–25 minutes, or until the balls are golden brown.For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  10. For extra crispiness, switch to the broil setting and broil the cheese balls for an additional1–2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.6️⃣Serve:Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  11. Allow the broccoli cheese balls to cool slightly before serving.Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.
  12. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara or ranch.

Notes

Make-Ahead Option: Roll the balls ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.Gluten-Free Version: Substitute the breadcrumbs and flour with gluten-free alternatives.Cheese Alternatives: Experiment with other cheese blends like mozzarella or Gouda for a unique flavor.Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Gluten-Free Version: Substitute the breadcrumbs and flour with gluten-free alternatives.Cheese Alternatives: Experiment with other cheese blends like mozzarella or Gouda for a unique flavor.Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Cheese Alternatives: Experiment with other cheese blends like mozzarella or Gouda for a unique flavor.Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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