Bacon Cheese Broccoli Bites Recipes

BENNIGAN'S SAVORY BROCCOLI BITES (COPYCAT) RECIPE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg and milk then set aside.
• Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Make a well at the center of the flour mixture, then pour your liquids. Fold until evenly incorporated.
• Add your broccoli, cheese, and bacon. Fold once more until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
• Preheat your oil ready for frying then prepare a basket lined with paper towels.
• Shape your mixture into 2 ounces of balls either using spoons or an ice cream scoop. Deep fry roughly 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain onto your lined basket, then serve immediately with 3 tablespoons of your favorite dipping sauce per serving.

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.