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A white plate with golden-brown, crispy arancini balls; one is cut open, revealing a creamy, cheesy filling with herbs.
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Cheesy Broccoli Bites Recipe

Cheese balls are crispy outside. Soft and cheesy inside. These deep-fried bites are easy and quick to make for any occasion.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli balls, cheddar broccoli bites
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Calories 299kcal
Author Paula

Ingredients

For the bites

  • 1 cup (3.17 oz | 90 g) broccoli florets steamed
  • 1 and ½ cups (7.12 oz | 202 g) cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 and ½ cups (7.12 oz | 202 g) Italian cheese blend shredded
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup (0.52 oz | 15 g) panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten

To fry

Instructions

Prepare the balls:

  • Finely chop broccoli florets and place in a bowl. Add all cheese, paprika, garlic, ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs, and beaten egg.
    A clear bowl containing a mixture of chopped vegetables and grains, accompanied by a side of Cheesy Broccoli Bites, rests on a speckled countertop.
  • Mix with your hand and use a bit more than 1 tablespoon to shape each ball.
    A plate with 14 round, uncooked falafel balls rests on a speckled countertop, reminiscent of cheesy broccoli bites in their perfect symmetry.
  • Arrange them on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

To fry

  • Place flour in a shallow bowl.
    A white plate with flour-covered round dough balls, some stuffed with cheesy broccoli goodness, sits alongside a few uncovered rounds on a speckled countertop.
  • Mix beaten eggs with 1 tablespoon of water in a second shallow bowl.
    Five dough balls, soon-to-be Cheesy Broccoli Bites, rest in a bowl of beaten eggs on a speckled countertop.
  • Mix panko breadcrumbs with a bit of salt and pepper in a third shallow bowl.
    Six round balls covered in breadcrumbs rest on a white plate, placed on a speckled countertop. These delightful treats are actually Cheesy Broccoli Bites, offering a tasty twist with every crunchy mouthful.
  • Heat about 2 cups of oil in a pot until hot but not too hot.
  • Remove balls from the refrigerator. Coat in the flour first then dip in the egg and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Fry about 4 balls at a time in the pot until golden brown. Be careful they will fry fast.
    A plate of fried arancini balls, reminiscent of cheesy broccoli bites, is garnished with chopped parsley on a white cloth. A fork and knife are placed nearby on the table.
  • Prepare a plate with kitchen paper and lay broccoli balls on them to remove the excess of fat.
  • Serve hot

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 2mg
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