Crispy grain-free cheese balls in a gooey, melty keto sauce. For game day, these tasty tiny Keto Broccoli Cheese Bites are the ideal keto appetizer. and any day!
Ingredients
Cheese-filled broccoli balls
- 1 1/2 cups of thawed and drained frozen broccoli (about 6 ounces)
- 8 ounces of softened cream cheese
- 6 ounces of grated cheddar
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. of pepper
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 3 crushed or chopped garlic cloves
Breading keto
- Coconut flour, 2 tablespoons
- Crushed pork rinds in 1 1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon of cream
- two huge eggs
Cooking Oil
- for frying, 3 to 4 cups of oil
Instructions
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Place the broccoli in a big bowl after finely chopping it. Salt, pepper, garlic, cream cheese, cheddar, and pepper flakes should also be added. Use a fork to thoroughly mix everything.
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Place the mixture balls, each no more than 1 inches in diameter, on a baking sheet or pan that has been lined with waxed paper. About 30 balls should be available. 3 to 4 hours of freezing.
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On a shallow dish, spread the coconut flour out. Take a bowl(large) .Whisk the eggs and cream. In another medium bowl, spread the pork rinds out.
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Frozen oil should be added to a deep, sturdy, 4-quart saucepan and heated to 350°F. Keep the temperature between 330 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Much hotter and the filling won’t defrost while the outside of the bits cooks too soon.
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Each ball should be lightly coated with coconut flour before being dipped in the egg and dusted with prok rind crumbs.
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When the oil is hot, add 4 to 6 balls and cook for about 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove(slotted spoon). let drain on a dish(covered with paper towels).
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Continue with the remaining balls.
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Serve at room temperature (don’t serve hot or the melty cheese will burn your mouth!).
Notes
Nutritional data
Keto Cheddar Broccoli Bites Serving Size (2 balls)167 caloriesFat 14.3g22% Daily Value* Calories from Fat 129%Carbohydrates 2.4g1%0.7g3% of fibre8.5g17% protein
