BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES

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These cheesy, deep fried broccoli snacks are so tasty, and great for parties. Everyone loves them.

Provided by REBECCA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 568.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

moodie moodie
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I love that these broccoli cheese bites are baked, not fried. They're a much healthier option.


Joseph Osborne
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These broccoli cheese bites are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Habiba Ahmad
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I've been looking for a good broccoli cheese bites recipe and this one is perfect! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Afia
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These broccoli cheese bites are a great way to use up leftover broccoli. They're also a great snack or appetizer.


Efosa Osakue
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these broccoli cheese bites were to make. They turned out perfectly and were a hit with my family.


mcazonto morgan
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These broccoli cheese bites are so good! I love the crispy outer layer and the cheesy, broccoli filling.


jacob shelton
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I've made these broccoli cheese bites several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


ck___sagor___ vai
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These broccoli cheese bites are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Darasimi Ogunsijj
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I love that these broccoli cheese bites are baked, not fried. They're a much healthier option.


Shamir Amir
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These broccoli cheese bites are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Christina Wolffis
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I've been looking for a good broccoli cheese bites recipe and this one is perfect! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


kanute smith
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These broccoli cheese bites are a great way to use up leftover broccoli. They're also a great snack or appetizer.


Sk Bruno
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these broccoli cheese bites were to make. They turned out perfectly and were a hit with my family.


Hajira Kazembe
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These broccoli cheese bites are so good! I love the crispy outer layer and the cheesy, broccoli filling.


NSP NAZRUL
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I've made these broccoli cheese bites several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Major L
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These broccoli cheese bites were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


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