Broccoli Cheese Balls Recipe 465

BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS

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.

BROCCOLI BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Chop and boil the broccoli until soft. Strain.
• Add one egg, the onion, feta, salt and pepper, HALF the breadcrumbs and HALF the flour until a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
• Scoop into balls and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Coat the cooled balls in the remaining egg, then the flour, then the breadcrumbs.
• Air fry for or bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve with ricotta.

BACON-BROCCOLI CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and pepper until blended. Stir in broccoli. Shape into a ball; roll in bacon to coat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until serving. , Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

PARMESAN BROCCOLI BALLS

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.