Broccoli Cheese Balls

Broccoli Cheese Balls Recipe /Crispy Outside, Cheesy Inside /Quick & Healthy Snack Recipe

TRADITIONAL AND HEALTHY RECIPES

Kalpana Balaganesh

1/26/20262 min read

🥦🧀 Broccoli Cheese Balls – Health Benefits 🥦🧀

1. Rich in Vitamins & Minerals

Broccoli is packed with Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folate, and calcium, which support immunity, bone strength, and overall health.

2. Good Source of Fiber

Broccoli provides dietary fiber that helps improve digestion, keeps you full for longer, and supports gut health.

3. Supports Bone Health

Cheese adds calcium and protein, while broccoli contributes Vitamin K—together helping maintain strong bones and teeth.

4. Boosts Immunity

Broccoli’s antioxidants combined with protein from cheese help strengthen the immune system and protect the body from infections.

5. Provides Energy & Satiety

The mix of vegetables, cheese, and potatoes offers balanced energy, making it a filling snack when eaten in moderation.

6. Kid-Friendly Way to Eat Vegetables

An excellent way to include greens in children’s diets without compromising on taste.

🧾 Ingredients:

  • Boiled Potatoes - 4 Nos

  • Broccoli - 1 Bowl

  • Onion - 1 No.

  • Garlic - 1 Tbsp

  • Green Chilli - 2 Nos

  • Red Chili Flakes - 1 Tsp

  • Salt - 1 Tsp

  • Pepper - 1 Tsp

  • Italian Seasoning - 1 Tsp

  • Corn Flour - 2 Tsp

  • Bread Crumbs - 2 Tsp

  • Coriander Leaves - 1 Tbsp

  • Oil -For Shallow Frying

🥦🧀METHOD :

Take boiled potato pieces in a large bowl. Mash them nicely.

Add finely chopped broccoli to it.

Next add finely chopped onions, garlic, green chillies, red chilli flakes, salt, pepper powder, Italian seasoning, corn flour and mix well.

Once the dough-like mixture is ready, add bread crumbs and finely chopped coriander leaves.

Mix again. Dab a little oil on the palms and prepare balls out of the broccoli mixture.

Now take each ball and prepare it into a cup. Place a cheese cube in the center.

Cover the cheese cube with broccoli mixture and prepare a perfect ball again. Repeat the same with other broccoli balls too.

Coat all the broccoli balls with bread crumbs and keep them aside.

Heat a kadai with oil for deep frying.

Once the oil is hot enough, maintain the flame on medium and gently drop in the broccoli balls.

Fry them until they are golden brown in color and then remove them from the kadai.

Yummy broccoli cheese balls are ready to be served hot with tomato ketchup or spicy mayonnaise by the side.

Health Tips:

For a healthier version:

  • Choose air-frying or baking instead of deep frying

  • Use low-fat cheese

  • Add whole wheat breadcrumbs or oats