Deep Fried Cheese And Broccoli Buttermilk Bites Recipes

BROCCOLI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until slightly softened. Let cool.
• Finely chop broccoli. You want the pieces to be 1/4-inch or less. Place in a large bowl.
• Add cheese, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup Panko crumbs, and 1 egg to bowl with broccoli. Stir well.
• Use your hands to shape mixture into balls using about a rounded tablespoon for each ball. You should get 12-14.
• Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Place flour in a bowl.
• Place the 2 lightly beaten eggs in a second bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon water.
• Place remaining 2 cups Panko crumbs in a third bowl.
• Pour about 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Heat oil to 375 degrees. For best results use a thermometer.
• Remove broccoli balls from refrigerator, coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat in Panko crumbs.
• Fry about 4 balls at a time cooking until golden brown on all sides.
• Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR BITES

Steps:

• Steam the broccoli florets. Set aside and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
• Chop the broccoli to 1/2 - 1/4 inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add the cheeses, 1 egg, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper to the mixing bowl.
• To mix, use a clean hands or a spatula. The broccoli should break down and fully blend with the cheese leaving smaller chunks.
• Roll the broccoli mixture into ping pong ball sized pieces. Place on a plate and chill in the fridge for 45 minutes. The bite can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
• Once ready to cook the bites, remove the from the fridge. Set up breading stations in a line starting with flour and cornstarch, 1 beaten egg + 1 tbsp of water, and then the breadcrumbs.
• With your left hand dredge bites in the flour. Transfer to your right hand and dip it in the egg and then the panko. Press the breading into the bites so it is evenly coated. Place bite back on the plate. Repeat with remaining broccoli bites. Keeping one hand dry will be helpful to reduce sticking, and make the breading process more efficient.
• Add oil to the cast iron skillet. You want there to be about2 inches of oil in the bottom. If you are using a smaller or larger skillet adjust amount accordingly. Heat oil oven medium high heat. The oil will sizzle if you sprinkle a few breadcrumbs in it when it is ready. Do not add the broccoli bites too soon.
• Place bites in the pan using tongs. Keep them from touching so the pan is not too crowded and bites can cook evenly. Depending on the size of the pan you may need to do two batches.
• Cook broccoli bites 90 seconds per side. Gently flip the bites, but if the breading begins to stick allow them a little more time.
• Remove broccoli bites from the pan and place on a paper towel lined plate. Lightly sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with ranch dipping sauce.

DEEP FRIED CHEESE AND BROCCOLI BUTTERMILK BITES

Steps:

• Mix together in a lg. pan the water and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Bring to a boil over med. high heat.
• Add broccoli - return to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
• Drani and rinse broccoli in cold water.
• Mix 1/4 C flour - 2 tbs cheese and onion powder in a plastic bag, Seal and shake to mix.
• Mix buttermilk,baking powder,1/2 C flour, 2 tbs cheese and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Stir until smooth.
• Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375.
• Dip a few pieces of broccoli in batter.
• Fry until golden brown.

DEEP-FRIED CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Place 1/4 cup flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add cheese curds, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk beer and remaining flour. Dip cheese curds, a few at a time, into batter and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• 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 onto 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.

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.