Best Oven Baked Cheesy Broccoli Balls Recipes

OVEN-BAKED CHEESY BROCCOLI BALLS

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.

PARMESAN BROCCOLI BALLS

Steps:

• Cook frozen broccoli according to package directions; drain well.
• Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
• Pour mixture into a sheet pan and spread evenly; Refrigerate.
• When firm, roll mixture into small (1 inch) balls.
• Roll balls in Parmesan cheese.
• Freeze.
• To serve: Put frozen broccoli balls in a preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.

AMY'S CHEEZY BROCCOLI BALLS

Steps:

• Squeeze the broccoli in paper towels to get as much of the water out as possible.
• Whisk the eggs lightly and stir together with the broccoli and cheese and enough flour to make the dough hold together.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or until stiff enough to roll into balls.
• Roll the mixture into balls using 1 tbsp of the mix. Roll each in the bread crumbs.
• Heat a large pan with enough oil to deep fry to 375 degrees.
• Drop a few balls in at a time, making sure they do not stick together or touch. Fry until golden brown.