Looking for a delicious and healthy snack that packs a punch? My Broccoli Three Cheese and Chilli Balls are the perfect combination of nutritious ingredients and mouth-watering flavours. This recipe is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy a tasty treat without compromising on health.
These bite-sized delights are made with fresh broccoli, a medley of three rich cheeses, and a hint of spicy chilli, making them an irresistible snack for cheese lovers and spice enthusiasts alike. Whether you're preparing an appetizer for a party, a quick snack for the kids, or a tasty side dish for dinner, these broccoli cheese balls are sure to be a hit.
In this blog post, I'll guide you through the simple steps to create these savoury balls of goodness, and I'll also share tips on how to customise the recipe to suit your taste buds, whether you prefer a milder or a spicier version. This recipe should make 12-14 Broccoli, 3 Cheese and Chilli balls.
Ingredients:
Head of Broccoli (always use fresh not frozen for this recipe)
Mature Cheddar Cheese (grated)
Boursin Garlic & Herb Soft Cheese
Ball of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
Dried Red Chilli Flakes
Panko Breadcrumbs
3 x Eggs
Plain Flour
Sea Salt
Black Pepper
Method:
Take your head of broccoli, and chop it down into small florets, discarding the large part of the stalk, then halve and quarter these. Lightly boil these in salted water for 8-10 mins until tender but not soft, as they will be cooked again when you fry the balls.
Drain the broccoli and allow it to steam dry in the colander, give it a little shake to break it up a little more.
Take a large bowl, pop your broccoli in and with a knife or some sharp scissors, give it a final chop up to make bite-size pieces. Into the same bowl add:
3 and a half handfuls of grated mature cheddar cheese
Half a ball of fresh finely chopped mozzarella
2 tsp of dried chilli flakes (add more or less to adjust spice level)
6 tbsp of panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp of cold water
Half of the Boursin soft cheese
1 x egg
Mix this together well to form the base mixture for the balls, once combined and using warm hands form the Broccoli and Cheese Balls into golf ball-sized shapes, make sure you form them well so they don't fall apart. Pop these onto a tray (you should get 12-14 from the mix), cover in clingfilm and set aside in the fridge for 30 minutes to firm up.
Once firmed up and after 30 mins, set up 3 bowls for your breading station. Into these put
Bowl 1 - Seasoned Flour (with salt and pepper)
Bowl 2 - 2 x beaten eggs
Bowl 3 - Panko breadcrumbs
Turn your fryer on to 180c or heat some sunflower/vegetable oil to 180c in a large pan and bread the Broccoli and Cheese balls. Firstly dip into the seasoned flour and coat well, next into the beaten egg and finally roll them in the panko breadcrumbs ensuring they are coasted well. Set these aside whilst your oil comes up to temperature.
Fry these for 4-6 mins at 180c until golden brown, sprinkle with a little sea salt and serve immediately.
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