Broccoli Bites

Delicious bits of broccoli are drenched in a cheese mixture and fried. When our local restaurant stopped serving their Broccoli Bites, we were devastated. So I tried to duplicate them at home one night. It was funny to note that soon after, they started carrying them again here.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ teaspoon vegetable oil
• ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Set aside.

Step 2

Chop florets into small pieces or pulse lightly in food processor. Toss in a mixing bowl with shredded cheese. Set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

In a large skillet or saucepan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

Drop broccoli mixture by spoonfuls into 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with honey mustard sauce.