Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. These savory bites are packed with nutritious broccoli, creamy cheese, and a perfect blend of spices. Served with a tangy garlic lemon yogurt sauce, they make an excellent addition to any meal or party spread.
Ingredients:
Broccoli Cheese Balls:
- 2 cups packed roughly chopped soft cooked broccoli well drained 400g/13 oz raw broccoli
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- cup shredded cheese Cheddar, Colby, or Tasty cheese
- 2 shallots/scallions, finely sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- tsp salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil spray
Garlic Lemon Yogurt Sauce:
- cup plain yogurt
- Zest of lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil adjust to taste, depends on fat % of yogurt used
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix all ingredients except oil spray together, mashing the broccoli as you go.
- Scoop a heaped tablespoon of the mixture, press it firmly, form it into a ball, and place it on the tray. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 15-18 balls.
- Spray the balls with oil and bake for 25 minutes, or until slightly crisp and golden on the surface.
- Serve with the Garlic Lemon Yogurt Sauce. They also pair well with ketchup.
- Garlic Lemon Yogurt Sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients together and set aside for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min Servings: 3