Cheesy Deep Fried Broccoli Food

BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
• In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the broccoli. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.
• Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
• Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. In a small skillet, stir-fry the broccoli and garlic in oil for 2 minutes. Stir broth mixture and add to broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until broccoli is tender and sauce is thickened.

DEEP FRIED BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or large pot on stove to 350° Fahrenheit
• Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour milk and egg wash in a ziplock bag.
• Combine remaining ingredients (except broccoli) in a separate ziplock bag; close the bag and shake thoroughly to mix. (Cajun or Creole seasonings: Zatarain's or Tony Chachere's, to taste or 1 teaspoon).
• Shake and soak broccoli pieces in egg wash bag for 5 minutes, then place them in flour and seasoning ziplock bag. Shake to coat. Place each coated broccoli piece in hot oil and cook until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
• Best served hot out of the fryer. Serve with condiments of your choice, catsup, hot sauce, or cocktail sauce are my favorite choices.

DEEP FRIED CHEESE AND BROCCOLI BUTTERMILK BITES

Steps:

• Mix together in a lg. pan the water and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Bring to a boil over med. high heat.
• Add broccoli - return to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
• Drani and rinse broccoli in cold water.
• Mix 1/4 C flour - 2 tbs cheese and onion powder in a plastic bag, Seal and shake to mix.
• Mix buttermilk,baking powder,1/2 C flour, 2 tbs cheese and 1/4 tsp salt.
• Stir until smooth.
• Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375.
• Dip a few pieces of broccoli in batter.
• Fry until golden brown.