Broccoli Cheese Balls

7. 10. 2025

Broccoli cheese balls are crispy, fried, and absolutely delicious!

They make a perfect finger food for holiday parties or game days. You can also make them as an after-school snack, and your kids will surely think you are the coolest parent ever.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 heaping cups fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup shredded Colby cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 ounces Velveeta, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 1/4 cups Panko crumbs, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil

Method

• 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 the 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 the remaining 2 cups of Panko crumbs in a third bowl.
• Pour about 2 inches of oil into a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Heat oil to 375 degrees.
• Remove broccoli balls from the 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.

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