broccoli cheese bites

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 3 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. return to a boil. cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
• in a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the cheddar cheese. mix in the broccoli. allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
• in a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. spread the mixture a large piece of wax paper.
• form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
• deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. drain on paper towels.