Oven Baked Cheesy Broccoli Balls Recipes

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 BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and add flour; cook until bubbly. Stir in onion and gradually add milk, stirring well. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and eggs; mix well. Combine mixture with broccoli and transfer to a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish.
• Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

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.