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Cheese and Broccoli Balls with Lemon Yogurt Sauce Recipe

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These crispy and cheesy broccoli cheese balls make a deliciously savory snack or appetizer. Made with soft cooked broccoli, shredded cheese, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs, they bake up golden and crisp on the outside while remaining tender inside. Served best with a tangy lemon yogurt sauce or ketchup, they’re a perfect finger food for gatherings or a tasty family treat.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 15-18 cheese balls

Ingredients

Cheese Balls

  • 2 cups (packed) roughly chopped soft cooked broccoli (well drained) (~400g/14 oz raw broccoli)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs (~55g/2oz each in-shell)
  • 3/4 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Colby or Tasty cheese)
  • 2 green onion stems, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (halve for table salt, increase by 50% for flakes)
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Olive oil spray

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 batch Lemon Yogurt Sauce (or plain yogurt as alternative)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare tray: Set your oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan forced) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped, well-drained broccoli, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, shredded cheese, sliced green onions, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mash the broccoli while mixing to create a cohesive mixture similar to how you would prepare mince meat.
  3. Form cheese balls: Using a heaped tablespoon, scoop portions of the mixture and press firmly to compact. Flick the mixture into your hand and roll it into a ball shape. Place each ball onto the lined baking tray. Continue until all the mixture is used, yielding about 15 to 18 cheese balls.
  4. Spray and bake: Lightly spray the formed cheese balls with olive oil to help achieve a golden, crisp exterior. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until the surface is golden and slightly crisp.
  5. Serve: Once baked, serve your cheese balls warm with the Lemon Yogurt Sauce or your favorite ketchup for a delightful snack or appetizer.

Notes

  • Ensure the cooked broccoli is very well drained to prevent soggy cheese balls.
  • You can substitute the cheeses with any melting cheese of your choice, but cheddar or Colby offer great flavor.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
  • Lemon Yogurt Sauce adds a refreshing tang, but plain yogurt or ketchup works well too.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/cheese-and-broccoli-balls-with-lemon-yogurt-sauce-recipe/