Baked Broccoli and Cheese Balls (Print Version)

Golden, cheesy bites packed with broccoli flavor. Perfect for parties or snacks.

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups broccoli florets (about 1 medium head), steamed and finely chopped

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced

03 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

04 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

05 - 2 large eggs

06 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)

07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

08 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

11 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

12 - Olive oil spray

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray with olive oil.

02 - Steam the broccoli florets until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well and finely chop.

03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, onion, cheddar cheese, Parmesan, eggs, and breadcrumbs.

04 - Add garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined and mixture holds together.

05 - Scoop about 1 heaping tablespoon of mixture and shape into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.

06 - Lightly spray the tops of the balls with olive oil.

07 - Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp on the outside.

08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

01 -

These sneak an entire serving of vegetables into something that tastes like an indulgent party snack
The crispy outside and molten cheese center creates that irresistible texture combo everyone craves

02 -

Excess water in the chopped broccoli will make these fall apart, so really squeeze that moisture out after steaming
The mixture should hold together when squeezed, if it is too crumbly add another egg

03 -

Use a cookie scoop for uniform sized balls that cook evenly and look professional
Let the steamed broccoli cool completely before mixing, otherwise the heat will partially cook the eggs