Bennigans Broccoli bites
(from Whosyababy05’s recipe box)
Note; These are best kept warm so you may want to use a chafing dish or even a slow cooker set on"low" for serving.
Source: Bennigans Cookbook
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Appetizers
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 6 ounces shredded colby cheese
- 6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 (16 ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed,drained,and dried
- 2 1/2 ounces hormel real bacon bits
- 1/2 ounce diced yellow onion
- 1 ounce all-purpose flour
- Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
Directions
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Drain thawed broccoli by pressing through a strainer.
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Dry well with paper towels.
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In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until well-blended.
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In a large plastic container, place all ingredients except bread crumbs.
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Add beaten eggs.
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Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
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Refrigerate for 1 hour{This will bind the mixture together}.
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Heat about 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan at 350°F.
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Pour bread crumbs into a shallow pan. Remove mixture from fridge and form portions into 1 inch balls and coat well with bread crumbs.
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Place Broccoli Bites into fry basket or pan. Make sure they do not stick together.
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Fry one minute, then remove and place on paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with Honey-Mustard Dipping sauce.