Best Beer Battered Broccoli Bites Recipes

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BEER-BATTERED BROCCOLI



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 cup beer, 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup chopped parsley and a pinch of salt. Let the batter rest 1 hour. Dip 4 cups broccoli florets in the batter and fry in 375 degrees F vegetable oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sour cream.

BROCCOLI CHEESE BITES



Broccoli Cheese Bites image

These cheesy, deep fried broccoli snacks are so tasty, and great for parties. Everyone loves them.

Provided by REBECCA B.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3 ½ cups dry bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 568.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

BROCCOLI BITES



Broccoli Bites image

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.

Provided by Kristen

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together the mustard and honey. Set aside.
  • Chop florets into small pieces or pulse lightly in food processor. Toss in a mixing bowl with shredded cheese. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop broccoli mixture by spoonfuls into 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oil and fry until golden brown. Serve with honey mustard sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 283.6 mg, Sugar 7 g

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