Broccoli Cheese Bites

Name: Broccoli Cheese Bites
Prep time: 10 min
Cuisine: allrecipes.com
Ingredients: 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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.

Step 5

Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.

Step 6

Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.