Crispy broccoli and cauliflower cheese balls
Portions
30Preparation Time
Cooking Time
It's easy to eat more vegetables when you incorporate them into delicious dishes like this recipe for crispy broccoli and cauliflower cheese balls, developed in collaboration with 5-15 Magazine! We agree that it's hard to resist anything cheesy and crunchy, it's so comforting. So, we promise, even picky eaters will be delighted.
Ingredients
125 ml (1/2 cup) all purpose flour
3 eggs
250 ml (1 cup) panko breadcrumbs
250 ml (1 cup) plain breadcrumbs
For the cheese balls :
225 g (1/2 bag)
Arctic Gardens floret duo
2 packages of cream cheese, 250 g each, softened
2 green onions, chopped
375 ml (1 1/2 cup) Italian style blend shredded cheese
60 ml (1/4 cup) fresh parsley, chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) salad seasoning
5 ml (1 tsp) garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the duo of florets for 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Cool under cold water, then drain again. Place the florets on absorbent paper to remove excess water.
- Roughly chop the florets, then place them in a bowl.
- Add the rest of the cheese ball ingredients to the bowl and stir until smooth.
- Make 30 balls, using about 30 ml (2 tbsp.) of mixture for each one. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare three deep plates. In the first, place the flour. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, mix the breadcrumbs.
- Flour the cheese balls, then shake to remove excess flour. Dip the balls in the beaten eggs, then coat them with breadcrumbs. Dip again in eggs, then coat again with breadcrumbs. Keep the balls in the freezer until ready to cook.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Place half of the balls in the air fryer basket, then spray them with oil. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring a few times during cooking, until the balls are golden and crispy. Repeat with the rest of the balls.
Nutrition Facts (per serving of 1 ball):
Calories: 105
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Fibre: 0 g
Iron : 0 mg
Calcium : 60 mg
Sodium: 200 mg
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