Appetizer - Cheesy Broccoli Bites recipes

Author: Robert Miller

Cheesy Broccoli Bites is a side dish / finger food of deep-fried breaded mixture of broccoli florets, cheese and eggs. They're basically a blend of broccoli, cheeses, bacon, and onion, rolled in bread crumbs and deep-fried.

Broccoli Cheddar Bites
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Cheesy Broccoli Bites
Bennigan's Broccoli Bites
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Broccoli Cheddar Bites

Broccoli Cheddar Bites are crispy and cheesy. Classic combination of broccoli and cheese, breaded, and fried crisp. Perfect for game day!
Provided by: Ashley Lecker
Total time: 25 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Yields: 15 servings
Cuisine: American
Number of ingredients: 12

Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 oz processed American cheese, cubed
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack cheese
2 eggs, divided
2 1/3 cups plain breadcrumbs, divided
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt (plus extra for sprinkle on top)
1/3 cup flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
vegetable oil
Ranch dressing, for dipping (optional)

How to cook:

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.

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Cheesy Broccoli Bites

Cheesy Broccoli Bites is a side dish / finger food of deep-fried breaded mixture of broccoli florets, cheese and eggs.
Provided by: Raymund
Total time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Cuisine: Global
Number of ingredients: 10

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup processed cheese (Velveeta or Kraft Eden), cut into small cubes
1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
canola oil, for deep frying

How to cook:

Steam broccoli until slightly soft, set aside then let cool.
Finely chop broccoli then place in a large bowl, add the rest of the Broccoli Cheese Balls ingredients.
Mix well and using your hands, shape mixture into 15 to 16 balls. Place balls in a plate then refrigerate for an hour.
On a plate place all-purpose flour
On another plate, place Panko breadcrumbs
On a bowl add the eggs.
Remove Broccoli Cheese Balls from the refrigerator, coat each ball in flour, then dip it in egg then finally dip and coat it on the Panko breadcrumbs.
Deep fry Broccoli Cheese Balls in a 180C preheated deep fryer for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown in colour. Remove from deep fryer, drain and remove excess oil then serve.

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Cheesy Broccoli Bites

These cheesy broccoli bites are crispy on the outside and gooey in the inside. This makes a great after school snack or appetizer!
Provided by: Kathryn Donangelo
Total time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Yields: 6 servings
Number of ingredients: 11

Ingredients:

How to cook:

To make the bites
Steam broccoli until slightly softened. Let cool.
Finely chop the broccoli so they are about a 1/4 inch or less . Place in a large bowl and add the cheeses, egg, Panko crumbs, chili flakes and salt. Stir well or mix with your hands.
Use your hands or a mini ice cream to form a ball. Place all of the broccoli bites in the refrigerator to firm up for about 30-45 minutes.
To coat the bites
Add the eggs to a bowl and whisk until lightly beaten, add the flour to a second bowl and the Panko crumbs to a third bowl.
Coast each ball in flour first, then the egg mixture and lastly the Panko crumbs.
To fry the bites
Pour about 1 inch of canola oil in a heavy pot or frying pan. Heat oil to 375 degrees. For best results use a thermometer.
Place the balls into the heavy pot or frying pan and cook until golden brown on all sides. About 3 minutes on each side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and let cool for a few minutes. It is best when eaten within the hour of making them so the cheese remains gooey and cheesy.

Notes: Cheesy Broccoli Tots - Healthy Recipes Blog, Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. · Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. · Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the eggs,

Bennigan's Broccoli Bites

If you've ever been to Bennigan's, you may have enjoyed this wonderful appetizer. We go there quite often for them. They're basically a blend of broccoli, cheeses, bacon, and onion, rolled in bread crumbs and deep-fried. They are then dipped in a special honey-mustard sauce. This is a copycat recipe from the website Recipe Goldmine and it's right on the money! They're very easy to make and if you want to WOW your party guests with something deliciously different, by gosh- this'll do it!
Provided by: Christmas Carol
Total time: 31 minutes
Cook time: 1 minutes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Yields: 12 servings
Number of ingredients: 14

Ingredients:

3 eggs
6 ounces shredded colby cheese
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (16 ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed,drained,and dried
2 1/2 ounces hormel real bacon bits
1/2 ounce diced yellow onion
1 ounce all-purpose flour
Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup hellman mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Nutrition:

How to cook:

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.

Notes: Broccoli Cheese Balls - The Ultimate Appetizer, Broccoli cheese balls are made with a simple combination of broccoli, cheese, bread crumbs Duration: 3:37