Best 7 Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls Recipes

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Baked broccoli cheese balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, snack, or main course. They are easy to prepare and can be made with a variety of ingredients, making them a great option for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a festive dish to serve at a party, baked broccoli cheese balls are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PARMESAN BROCCOLI BALLS



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I have made this recipe for parties before, and they seem to go quite quickly. These are great warm or cold.

Provided by Heather P

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
1 (6 ounce) package chicken flavored dry stuffing mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
6 eggs, beaten
¾ cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes. Uncover, and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, until tender. Remove from heat, drain, and cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix broccoli, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, onion, eggs, margarine, pepper, and garlic salt. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator approximately 1 hour, until moisture has been absorbed.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Roll the chilled mixture into 1 inch balls, and arrange on a medium baking sheet.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.2 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 186.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BAKED BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS



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You'll be surprised how much broccoli is crammed into these! They certainly don't taste healthy - but they are. They are juicy and moist inside, golden on the outside, they stay pretty round after baking, and are gorgeous to serve as a vegetarian main or as bites! Serves 3 - 4 as a main. Recipe video below and Gluten Free option in notes.

Provided by Nagi

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups (packed) roughly chopped soft cooked broccoli (well drained) ((~400g/13 oz raw broccoli) (Note 1))
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs
¾ cup shredded cheese ((Cheddar, Colby or Tasty cheese are my usual))
2 shallots / scallions (, finely sliced)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
¼ tsp salt
Black pepper
Olive oil spray
2/3 cup plain yoghurt
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ garlic clove (, minced)
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil ((adjust to taste, depends on fat % of yoghurt used))
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200C/390F (all oven types).
  • Line tray with baking / parchment paper. (Note 2)
  • Place all ingredients (except oil spray) in a bowl. Mix well to combine, mashing up the broccoli as you go (like when you are cooking mince).
  • Scoop up a heaped tablespoon, then press in firmly. Flick out into your hand then form into a ball. Place on tray. Repeat with remaining mixture - should make 15 - 18 balls.
  • Spray with oil then bake for 25 minutes, or until the surface is slightly crisp and golden.
  • Serve with Lemon Yoghurt Sauce - it also goes great with ketchup!
  • Sauce: Mix ingredients together then set aside for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 262 g, Calories 374 kcal

BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKE



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This is a great casserole that I threw together one day when a friend requested Broccoli au Gratin for her birthday dinner. This is a great idea for those who aren't big fans of bread crumbs. Also, the eggs can be taken out for a great sauce and using skim milk and fat-free cheese works well, too. It's basically a great recipe that can be easily altered according to taste. Enjoy!

Provided by Leslie A.

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Broccoli Casserole Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups fresh broccoli
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 small onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add flour; cook until bubbly. Stir in onion and gradually add milk, stirring well. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and eggs; mix well. Combine mixture with broccoli and transfer to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 148.3 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 284.8 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BROCCOLI BITES



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Baked Broccoli Bites, a deliciously healthy meal that is perfect for toddlers and older kids alike. Whether you make them for a picnic, kids' school lunch box, or simply a healthy snack in between meals, my fantastic cheesy broccoli bites are sure to please the whole family.

Provided by Daniela Apostol

Categories     Appetizer     Snack

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large broccoli head
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 egg
1 spring onion
black pepper to taste
oil to grease the baking tray

Steps:

  • Break the broccoli head into florets, add them to a pan of boiling water, cover with a lid and leave to cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
  • Chop the broccoli finely, you should get about 2 cups of chopped broccoli. Leave to cool.
  • Add the broccoli to a bowl, add the cheese, chopped spring onion, breadcrumbs, egg and black pepper, and mix everything well.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 Fahrenheit).
  • Grease a baking tray with vegetable oil, then shape small balls out of the broccoli mixture, I ended up with 13 balls, but depending on the size, you might get more or less.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden brown, turning them on the other side half the way through baking.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 79 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS



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Broccoli Cheese Balls are crispy on the outside with 3 kinds of gooey melted cheese and fresh broccoli on the inside. Make a great appetizer!

Provided by Christin Mahrlig

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 heaping cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded Colby cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 ounces Velveeta, cut into small chunks
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/4 cups Panko crumbs, (divided)
1 egg, (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, (lightly beaten)
Vegetable or Canola oil

Steps:

  • Steam broccoli until slightly softened. Let cool.
  • Finely chop broccoli. You want the pieces to be 1/4-inch or less. Place in a large bowl.
  • Add cheese, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup Panko crumbs, and 1 egg to bowl with broccoli. Stir well.
  • Use your hands to shape mixture into balls using about a rounded tablespoon for each ball. You should get 12-14.
  • Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Place flour in a bowl.
  • Place the 2 lightly beaten eggs in a second bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon water.
  • Place remaining 2 cups Panko crumbs in a third bowl.
  • Pour about 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Heat oil to 375 degrees. For best results use a thermometer.
  • Remove broccoli balls from refrigerator, coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat in Panko crumbs.
  • Fry about 4 balls at a time cooking until golden brown on all sides.
  • Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

OVEN-BAKED CHEESY BROCCOLI BALLS



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Fresh steamed broccoli can be used in place of the frozen, please make certain to hand-squeeze out excess moisture in the broccoli before using in this recipe, These make a wonderful side dish to any meal. Yield amount is for 1-inch balls only and is only approximate, you can shape into size desired. Plan ahead the mixture needs to chill for 4 hours before shaping into balls.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 4h15m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli
1 (6 ounce) package seasoned stuffing mix (use chicken or wild rice flavored)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 small eggs, beaten (or use 4 large)
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste)
1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional or to taste)
black pepper
finely grated cheddar cheese (for topping balls or use mozzarella cheese) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the frozen broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on HIGH for 5-6 minutes; cool and squeeze out any excess moisture with hands, place in a large bowl.
  • Add in stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, beaten eggs, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper and cayenne to taste (if using) mix until combined adjusting seasoned salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 or more hours or until all the moisture is absorbed and the mixture is completely cold.
  • Shape into 1 or 1-1/2-inch balls, then place onto greased baking sheet.
  • Set oven to 325.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes for 1-inch balls (bake a little longer for 1-1/2-inch balls) or until browned.
  • If desired immediately sprinkle finely grated cheddar cheese on top.

BROCCOLI BITES



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Herb stuffing and Parmesan cheese add nice flavor to the broccoli in these cute appetizers from Laurie Todd of Columbus, Mississippi. The recipe makes several dozen, so you can just take out of the freezer as many as you need.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups frozen chopped broccoli
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook broccoli according to package directions; drain and place in a bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Shape into 1-in. balls. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 11-12 minutes or until golden brown. Or place in a single layer in a freezer container and freeze for up to 1 month., To use frozen appetizers: Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality broccoli and cheese. This will result in the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli. It should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will create a more complex flavor.
  • Season the broccoli cheese balls well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Make sure the broccoli cheese balls are completely coated in bread crumbs before frying. This will help them to brown evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve the broccoli cheese balls with your favorite dipping sauce. Ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or honey mustard are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cheese balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are cheesy, flavorful, and sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack or appetizer, give these broccoli cheese balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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