Cheesy Fried Broccoli Bites
Broccoli Bites are a delicious chopped broccoli and cheese center that is dredged in cruchy and crispy panko bread crumbs and fried to golden perfection. These are a must make bite size side dish or appetizer.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded Colby cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 4 oz. Velveeta- cut into small cubes
- ½ tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
- 2¼ cups Panko crumbs- divided
- 1 Egg- lightly beaten
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- 2 Eggs lightly beaten
- Vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Steam the broccoli until it is soft. Then allow it to cool for a bit.
- Finely chop the broccoli and place it in a medium to large bowl.
- Add in the cheese, red pepper flakes, part of the Panko breadcrumbs and one egg. Mix well.
- Scoop up 1-2 tablespoons of mixture and form into balls.
- Refrigerate the balls for an hour to let the balls get nice and set up.
- Then in 3 separate bowls you will add flour in one, eggs, and then thenlast one panko for frying.
- Heat the oil to 375 degrees using a thermometer in a large skillet to ensure the oil is nice and hot.
- Place the ball in the flour mixture, next roll in egg, and finally panko.
- Place the balls in the oil and fry for a few minutes on each side. Cook in batches, making sure there is space between each ball.
- Once the breading is golden brown on all sides, then place on a paper towel lined tray. Then serve warm.