{"id":9088,"date":"2025-06-16T23:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T23:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=9088"},"modified":"2025-06-16T23:15:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T23:15:24","slug":"crispy-baked-broccoli-cheese-balls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejunair.com\/?p=9088","title":{"rendered":"Crispy Baked Broccoli Cheese Balls"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3 cups\u00a0<strong>fresh broccoli florets<\/strong>, steamed &amp; finely chopped (or 12 oz frozen, thawed &amp; squeezed dry)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00bd cups\u00a0<strong>shredded cheddar cheese<\/strong>\u00a0(or mozzarella for extra melt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd cup\u00a0<strong>Panko breadcrumbs<\/strong>\u00a0(or almond flour for gluten-free)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc cup\u00a0<strong>grated Parmesan cheese<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp\u00a0<strong>cream cheese<\/strong>, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\u00a0<strong>large egg<\/strong>, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp\u00a0<strong>garlic powder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp\u00a0<strong>onion powder<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bd tsp\u00a0<strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bc tsp\u00a0<strong>black pepper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Optional:<\/em>\u00a0\u00bd tsp\u00a0<strong>smoked paprika<\/strong>\u00a0or cayenne for heat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Coating:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00bd cup\u00a0<strong>Panko breadcrumbs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 tbsp\u00a0<strong>olive oil<\/strong>\u00a0or melted butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prep Broccoli:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steam broccoli until tender (5 mins), then chop finely (or pulse in a food processor). Squeeze out excess water using a towel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mix:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a bowl, combine broccoli, cheddar, Parmesan, cream cheese, egg, spices, and \u00bd cup breadcrumbs. Mix well. Chill for\u00a0<strong>15 mins<\/strong>\u00a0(easier to shape).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape &amp; Coat:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Roll into 1-inch balls. Dip each into olive oil, then roll in remaining Panko.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Place on a parchment-lined tray. 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