Crispy Baked Broccoli & Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped steamed broccoli (packed)
• 1 cup panko
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• olive oil or coconut oil cooking spray

Here’s how to make it:

1. Combine the steamed broccoli, panko, eggs, cheese, green onions and garlic in a bowl. Mix until well combined and mashed together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. Form broccoli mixture into balls and place on a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Lightly spray the tops of the balls with olive oil spray. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven about 20 to 25 minutes, or until they begin to get brown and crispy. Serve. 

Variation: To mimic the classic broccoli rice casserole, add 1/2 cup of cooked white rice to the mixture.