Broccoli Cheese Balls are crispy on the outside with 3 kinds of gooey melted cheese and fresh broccoli on the inside. Make a great appetizer!
Ingredients
1 1/2 heaping cups fresh broccoli floret
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
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
Vegetable or Canola oil
Instructions
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Steam broccoli until slightly softened. Let cool.
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Finely chop broccoli. You want the pieces to be 1/4-inch or less. Place in a large bowl.
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Add cheese, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup Panko crumbs, and 1 egg to bowl with broccoli. Stir well.
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Use your hands to shape mixture into balls using about a rounded tablespoon for each ball. You should get 12-14.
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Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Place flour in a bowl.
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