Amys Cheezy Broccoli Balls Recipes

BAKED BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C/390F (all oven types).
• Line tray with baking / parchment paper. (Note 2)
• Place all ingredients (except oil spray) in a bowl. Mix well to combine, mashing up the broccoli as you go (like when you are cooking mince).
• Scoop up a heaped tablespoon, then press in firmly. Flick out into your hand then form into a ball. Place on tray. Repeat with remaining mixture - should make 15 - 18 balls.
• Spray with oil then bake for 25 minutes, or until the surface is slightly crisp and golden.
• Serve with Lemon Yoghurt Sauce - it also goes great with ketchup!
• Sauce: Mix ingredients together then set aside for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.