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    Home > Recipes > Appetizers/Snacks

    Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls

    December 31, 2022 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    These keto broccoli cheese balls are crispy on the outside with ooey gooey cheese and tender broccoli on the inside. They are an amazing low carb and gluten-free appetizer or snack!

    Are you still looking for more keto and low carb appetizers or snack recipes? Give these Keto Garlic and Herb Crackers or these Avocado Deviled Eggs a try!

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    These Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls are a delicious finger food idea for your holiday parties or game day gatherings.

    They are also a fabulous after-school snack that kids of all ages will enjoy. 

    Crispy on the outside with a lightly seasoned pork rind coating and cheesy on the inside with tender bits of broccoli. They are a favorite of adults and kids at my house!

    ARE BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS KETO?

    Traditional broccoli cheeseballs use all-purpose flour and panko bread crumbs.

    If you used those ingredients in this recipe it would add an additional 9 grams of carbs per ball.

    But, with the substitutions of almond flour and ground pork rinds, these broccoli cheese balls have only 1 net carb per ball!

    These broccoli cheese balls are a perfect make-ahead snack or appetizer as well.

    Have a big party planned? Throw these guys together the day before, form them into balls, and put them in the refrigerator until you are ready to fry them up.

    I have even frozen them and placed them in the fridge overnight to thaw before frying them.

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    INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE KETO BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS

    Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    INGREDIENTS

    • broccoli florets
    • Colby Jack cheese
    • sharp cheddar cheese
    • pink salt
    • ground pork rinds
    • eggs
    • Cajun seasoning blend
    • Wholesome Yum almond flour
    • avocado or olive oil
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    HOW TO MAKE KETO BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS

    Please see the recipe card below for the complete recipe, including measurements and cooking time!

    STEP 1

    Steam broccoli until slightly softened. Let cool.

    STEP 2

    Add the cheeses, salt, 1/4 cup pork rinds, and 1 egg to the bowl with broccoli. Stir well.

    STEP 3

    Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls using about a rounded tablespoon for each ball. You should get about 16 balls.

    STEP 4

    Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

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    STEP 5

    Place flour in a bowl.

    STEP 6

    Place lightly beat the 2 remaining eggs in a second bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon of water.

    STEP 7

    Place the remaining 2 cups of ground pork rinds and the Cajun seasoning in a third bowl. Stir to combine.

    STEP 8

    Pour about an inch of oil into a heavy flat-bottomed skillet. Heat oil to 375 degrees. For best results use a thermometer.

    STEP 9

    Remove broccoli balls from the refrigerator, coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat in pork rind mixture crumbs.

    STEP 10

    Fry about 4 balls at a time cooking until golden brown on all sides.

    STEP 11 
    Remove from the oil and place them to drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season the balls with more salt.

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    FAQS ABOUT KETO BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS

    Are these Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls Spicy?

    I use my homemade Cajun seasoning blend, which I have dialed in to meet our family's spice level. There is only one tablespoon of the blend mixed into 2 cups of pork rinds so I don't think it is very spicy at all. You can always add the seasoning 1 teaspoon at a time and taste it to make sure it is perfect for your family.

    Can I make these Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls without the pork rinds?

    Yes, I have made "naked" broccoli balls by using 1/2 cup almond flour instead of the pork rinds in the mix, adding the cajun seasoning to the mix, and then baking them in a 400-degree F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes. Make sure to spray the outside of the balls with avocado or olive oil to help them brown up a bit.

    How should I store the leftover Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls?

    Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I reheat them in the oven at 400 degrees F until warm all the way through.

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    Last thoughts about Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls

    Broccoli cheese balls were one of my go-to appetizers and snacks for years before I went low carb but for some reason, they were not at the top of my list of recipes to adapt.

    I have no idea why because we all loved them SO much!

    Now that I have finally gotten my rear in gear and created this recipe I have happily been gorging errrr noshing on them multiple times a month.

    This was even my sneaky way of getting the grandkids to eat broccoli!

    I am such a smart Nana ?

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    Keto Broccoli Cheese Balls

    These keto broccoli cheese balls are crispy on the outside with ooey gooey cheese and tender broccoli on the inside. They are an amazing low carb and gluten-free appetizer or snack!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Inactive 30 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 balls
    Calories 92 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 steamer
    • 1 large cutting board
    • 1 chef's knife
    • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
    • 1 grater
    • 1 Measuring cups and spoons set
    • 1 large skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 heaping cups fresh broccoli florets
    • 4 ounces Colby Jack cheese shredded
    • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
    • 1/2 teaspoon pink salt plus more for seasoning
    • 2 1/4 cup ground pork rinds divided
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
    • 1/2 cup Wholesome Yum Superfine Almond Flour
    • Avocado or olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Steam broccoli until slightly softened. Let cool.
    • Finely chop broccoli. You want the pieces to be 1/4-inch or less. Place in a large bowl.
    • Add the cheeses, salt, 1/4 cup pork rinds, and 1 egg to the bowl with broccoli. Stir well.
    • Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls using about a rounded tablespoon for each ball. You should get about 16 balls.
    • Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Place the almond flour in a bowl.
    • Lightly beat the 2 remaining eggs in a second bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon of water.
    • Place the remaining 2 cups of ground pork rinds and the Cajun seasoning in a third bowl. Stir to combine.
    • Pour about an inch of oil into a large flat-bottomed skillet. 
    • Heat oil to 375 degrees. For best results use a thermometer.
    • Remove broccoli balls from the refrigerator, coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat in pork rind mixture crumbs.
    • Fry about 4 balls at a time cooking until golden brown on all sides.
    • Remove from the oil and place them to drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
    • Season the balls with more salt.

    Notes

    Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.2mg
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