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.

Prep: 1 hr
Cook: 15 min
Total time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup Fresh broccoli florets
1 cup Colby cheese shredded
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
4 oz Velveeta- cut into small cubes
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes crushed
2 1/4 cup Panko crumbs- divided
1 Egg- lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 Eggs lightly beaten
Vegetable or canola oil

Method

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.

375°
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.