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 n3 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons honey, 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese , 1 egg
- 1 cup milk , 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder , 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil , 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
Recipe Steps:
- 1. To make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Set aside.
- 2. Chop florets into small pieces or pulse lightly in food processor. Toss in a mixing bowl with shredded cheese. Set aside.
- 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.
- 4. In a large skillet or saucepan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5. Drop broccoli mixture by spoonful into 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with honey mustard sauce.