Best 5 Bennigans 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.

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.

COPYCAT BENNIGAN'S BROCCOLI BITES

Steps:

• Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Place all the ingredients into a plastic container, except the bread crumbs. Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour. This will help to bind the mix making preparation much easier. Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350 degrees F. Set up a shallow pan with bread crumbs. Scoop about 1/2 ounce portion of the broccoli mixture into the bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well. Place broccoli bites into the fry basket or frying pan. Make sure they do not stick together. Fry for one minute, then remove and place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve with Honey Mustard Dressing Honey Mustard Dressing In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined.

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.

COPYCAT BENNIGAN’S BROCCOLI BITES

Steps:

• Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with a whisk. Place all the ingredients into a plastic container, except for the bread crumbs. Stir together until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour. This will help bind the mix. Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350F. Set up a shallow dish with bread crumbs. Scoop about 1/2 ounce portion of the broccoli mixture into the bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well with the crumbs. Place broccoli bites into the oil. Make sure they do not stick together. Fry for about one minute, then remove and place onto a dish lined with paper towels to absorb the oil. Serve with Honey Mustard Dressing Honey Mustard Dressing In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined.