Bennigans Broccoli bites

Thumb_25965511_09fd3fc1af

(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 people

Categories: 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

  1. Drain thawed broccoli by pressing through a strainer.

  2. Dry well with paper towels.

  3. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until well-blended.

  4. In a large plastic container, place all ingredients except bread crumbs.

  5. Add beaten eggs.

  6. Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.

  7. Refrigerate for 1 hour{This will bind the mixture together}.

  8. Heat about 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan at 350°F.

  9. Pour bread crumbs into a shallow pan. Remove mixture from fridge and form portions into 1 inch balls and coat well with bread crumbs.

  10. Place Broccoli Bites into fry basket or pan. Make sure they do not stick together.

  11. Fry one minute, then remove and place on paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve hot with Honey-Mustard Dipping sauce.

Email to a friend | Print this recipe | Back