Ingredients
– 2 cups packed roughly chopped soft cooked broccoli (about 400g/13 oz raw broccoli)
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 2 eggs
– 3/4 cup shredded cheese (Cheddar, Colby, or Tasty cheese)
– 2 shallots or scallions, finely sliced
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Black pepper to taste
– Olive oil spray for baking
– 2/3 cup plain yoghurt
– Zest of 1/2 lemon
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1/2 garlic clove, minced
– 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 200C/390F and line a baking tray with parchment paper to keep things mess-free.
2-Combine ingredients: In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the broccoli cheese balls except the olive oil spray. Mix everything well while mashing the broccoli until it’s a uniform mixture this helps the balls hold their shape.
3-Form balls: Scoop heaped tablespoons of the mixture, press firmly to form balls, and place them on the prepared tray. Make sure they’re compact so they don’t fall apart in the oven.
4-Spray and bake: Spray the balls with olive oil for that extra crisp, then bake for 25 minutes or until they’re golden and crunchy on the outside.
5-Cool and serve: Once done, let them cool a bit and serve with the garlic lemon yoghurt sauce or even ketchup for a fun twist.
Last Step:
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🥦 Use fresh or frozen broccoli; ensure fresh broccoli is cooked soft enough for easy mashing.
❄️ The mixture can be refrigerated pre-shaped or balls can be frozen after cooking for later use.
🍽️ The yoghurt sauce tastes best after resting; store leftovers in the fridge for later servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe (approximately 262 grams)
- Calories: 374