Three Cheese Broccoli Bites

Panko crusted cheese broccoli bites stacked on a wooden board with a bite taken out of one of the balls

5 from 5 votes

Crunchy on the outside, and full of melted cheese goodness on the inside, these 3 cheese broccoli bites are the perfect savory snack or appetizer. A mixture of potato, 3 different types of cheese, and broccoli makes this snack perfectly moreish and delicous.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Anytime

Keyword: broccoli bites, cheese broccoli bites

Servings: balls

Calories: 116kcal

Ingredients

2 lbs (900g) red potato peeled and cut into even sized chunks
1 lb (450g) fresh broccoli chopped into florets
2 eggs
1 cup cheddar cheese grated
½ cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese grated
½ mozzarella cheese grated
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
salt and pepper to taste
cooking oil spray

Instructions

Potatoes

Cover the potatoes with cold water and place over medium heat to cook. Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until tender. Test the doneness of the potatoes with a fork. Insert the fork, and if it comes out easily then the potatoes are fully cooked.
2 lbs (900g) red potato
Drain the potatoes and add to a cold water bath for about 3-4 minutes, changing the water once or twice.
Once cooled, mash the potatoes with a fork or potato masher until smooth with no lumps remaining.

Broccoli

Bring a pot of water to the boil. Using a steamer, steam the broccoli until it is tender, about 10 minutes.
1 lb (450g) fresh broccoli
Once cooked, add to a cold water bath for about 1 minute.

Prepare the cheese broccoli balls

Preheat an airfryer to 350F/180C
To a large bowl add the the mashed potatoes, broccoli, eggs, cheese, plain breadcrumbs, spices, salt, and pepper.
2 eggs, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ½ cup Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese, ½ mozzarella cheese, 1 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper to taste
Mix ingredients together using your hands or a wooden spoon until everything is incorporated.
Form balls about the size of a golf ball. Arrange on baking paper.
Place panko breadcrumbs on a flat plate. Roll each potato ball in panko breadcrumbs and arrange on parchment paper again.
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Spray the balls with the cooking oil and place in a single layer in the preheated air fryer for about 7-9 minutes until heated through and crispy on the outside.
cooking oil spray

Notes

Leftovers

Store leftover broccoli cheese balls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for up to three months.

Re-heat in the air fryer or oven to crisp them back up.

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