Broccoli Bites Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Broccoli Bites Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 dozen

Broccoli Bites Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard

4 tablespoons honey

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 egg

1 cup milk

½ cup sifted all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vegetable oil

½ cup vegetable oil for frying

Mexican White Sauce

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Broccoli Bites Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 113.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.5g 9%

Carbohydrates: 12.6g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 7g

Fat: 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 27mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 244.4IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.3mg 10%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 13.2mg 22%

Folate: 23.6mcg 6%

Calcium: 116.2mg 12%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 9.8mg 4%

Potassium: 100.9mg 3%

Sodium: 283.6mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 46.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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