Broccoli Cheese Balls
Craving something cheesy, but trying to stay healthy? Problem solved: meet broccoli cheese bites. They’re so delicious you won’t even miss the typical greasy treats you usually snack on.
Ingredients
- Red pepper flakes to taste
- 1 ½ C. Broccoli florets steamed and chopped finely
- 4 oz. Velveeta cheese chopped finely
- 1 C. Colby cheese shredded
- 2 ¼ C. Panko bread crumbs
- 1 C. Cheddar cheese shredded
- 3 Large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ C. Flour
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the broccoli, velveeta, colby cheese, cheddar cheese, ¼ cup panko crumbs, red pepper flakes, 1 egg and salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into 1 inch balls, and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove the balls from the fridge.
- Place the flour in one shallow bowl, beat the remaining 2 eggs and place into another shallow bowl, and add the remaining panko crumbs to a third shallow bowl.
- Heat the oil for frying to 375 degrees in a deep sided pot or skillet.
- Roll the broccoli cheese balls in the flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat in the panko crumbs.
- Fry the balls until golden brown, and drain on a paper towel lined plate before serving.