Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls: Easy and Delicious Snack Idea
A tasty and healthy snack that satisfies your cheese cravings while incorporating nutritious broccoli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- These can be served with a dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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