Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls Recipe

Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

2. Prepare Broccoli:

   • Steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, approximately 3-5 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly, then finely chop.

3. Mix Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, panko breadcrumbs, reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, whole wheat flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

4. Form Balls:

   • Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake:

   • Lightly spray the tops of the balls with cooking spray to promote browning.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden and firm to the touch.

6. Serve:

   • Remove from the oven and allow the cheese balls to cool for a few minutes before serving.

WW Points Calculation:

• Broccoli florets (2 cups): 0 points
• Panko breadcrumbs (1 cup): 12 points
• Reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup): 12 points
• Grated Parmesan cheese (⅓ cup): 6 points
• Eggs (2 large): 0 points
• Whole wheat flour (2 tablespoons): 2 points
• Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper: 0 points
• Cooking spray: 0 points

Total Points: 32

Servings: Approximately 20 cheese balls

Per Serving: 1.6 points per cheese ball

Nutrition Information (per cheese ball):

• Calories: Approximately 45
• Fat: 2g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 4g
• Sugar: 0g
• Sodium: 100mg

I'm waiting for your comments! Enjoy!