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Bennigan's Broccoli Bites

Copycat Bennigan's crispy broccoli bites — a cheesy mixture of broccoli, Monterey Jack, colby, and bacon fried golden in Italian breadcrumbs.

AmericanPorkEasy30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 3 count eggs
  • 6 oz shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 6 oz shredded colby cheese
  • 16 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and thoroughly drained
  • 2 0.5 oz real bacon pieces
  • 0.5 oz diced yellow onion
  • 1 oz all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, as needed
  • 4 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer.

  2. 2

    Beat eggs in a mixing bowl until well blended. Add all ingredients except bread crumbs. Stir with a spatula until thoroughly combined.

  3. 3

    Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour to help bind it.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Set up a shallow pan with Italian bread crumbs. Scoop about ½-oz portions of broccoli mixture into the crumbs. Form each into a ball and coat well.

  6. 6

    Fry broccoli bites in batches until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Tags

copycatappetizerfriedbroccolicheesybennigans