Description
Delicious and healthy snack packed with flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups finely chopped steamed broccoli
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray (for baking/frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chopped broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of panko. Stir until well mixed.
- Scoop the mixture and roll it into 1.5-inch balls.
- Dip each ball in the beaten egg, then roll in extra panko for a crispy coating.
- Cook: Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway. Air Fryer: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes until golden. Fried: Shallow fry in hot oil until crispy and browned.
Notes
Best enjoyed hot with ranch, marinara, or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Air Frying, Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: broccoli bites, cheese appetizer, healthy snack, vegetarian snacks, crispy snacks