Broccoli Bites With Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Delicious Appetizer Recipes

BROCCOLI BITES WITH HONEY MUSTARD DIPPING SAUCE ~ DELICIOUS APPETIZER!

Steps:

• Beat the eggs in a small bowl, set aside.
• Place everything else, except for the oil and breadcrumbs, in a separate bowl and stir together. Heat oil in large skillet or deep fryer to about 350.
• Set up a shallow dish with bread crumbs.
• Using your hands, squeeze the broccoli mixture into large bite-sized round balls.
• Dip the balls in the egg and then roll in the bread crumbs.
• Place in the hot oil for about one minute, or until toasty golden color all the way around.
• Remove from oil and set on paper towels to drain.
• Mix up some honey mustard to dip the broccoli bites in. They would also be great in ranch dressing or even a spicy ranch. Just stir all the honey mustard ingredients together.

BROCCOLI BITES

Steps:

• To make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Set aside.
• Chop florets into small pieces or pulse lightly in food processor. Toss in a mixing bowl with shredded cheese. Set aside.
• Beat egg and stir in the milk. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together and combine them with the egg and milk mixture, beating well. Beat in 1/2 teaspoon oil as well. Pour mixture over broccoli and cheese and toss to coat well.
• In a large skillet or saucepan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Drop broccoli mixture by spoonfuls into 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with honey mustard sauce.

BENNIGAN'S BROCCOLI BITES

Steps:

• Drain thawed broccoli by pressing through a strainer.
• Dry well with paper towels.
• In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until well-blended.
• In a large plastic container, place all ingredients except bread crumbs.
• Add beaten eggs.
• Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour{This will bind the mixture together}.
• Meanwhile, make dipping sauce.
• In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
• With a whisk, blend mixture thoroughly.
• Slowly pour in honey and lemon juice and continue mixing until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat about 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan at 350°F.
• Pour bread crumbs into a shallow pan.
• Remove mixture from fridge and form portions into 1 inch balls and coat well with bread crumbs.
• Place Broccoli Bites into fry basket or pan.
• Make sure they do not stick together.
• Fry one minute, then remove and place on paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
• Serve hot with Honey-Mustard Dipping sauce.
• 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.