Best Copycat Bennigans Broccoli Bites Recipes

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BENNIGAN'S BROCCOLI BITES



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If you've ever been to Bennigan's, you may have enjoyed this wonderful appetizer. We go there quite often for them. They're basically a blend of broccoli, cheeses, bacon, and onion, rolled in bread crumbs and deep-fried. They are then dipped in a special honey-mustard sauce. This is a copycat recipe from the website Recipe Goldmine and it's right on the money! They're very easy to make and if you want to WOW your party guests with something deliciously different, by gosh- this'll do it!

Provided by Christmas Carol

Categories     Vegetable

Time 31m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
6 ounces shredded colby cheese
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (16 ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed,drained,and dried
2 1/2 ounces hormel real bacon bits
1/2 ounce diced yellow onion
1 ounce all-purpose flour
Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup hellman mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Drain thawed broccoli by pressing through a strainer.
  • Dry well with paper towels.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until well-blended.
  • In a large plastic container, place all ingredients except bread crumbs.
  • Add beaten eggs.
  • Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour{This will bind the mixture together}.
  • Meanwhile, make dipping sauce.
  • In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
  • With a whisk, blend mixture thoroughly.
  • Slowly pour in honey and lemon juice and continue mixing until smooth.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat about 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan at 350°F.
  • Pour bread crumbs into a shallow pan.
  • Remove mixture from fridge and form portions into 1 inch balls and coat well with bread crumbs.
  • Place Broccoli Bites into fry basket or pan.
  • Make sure they do not stick together.
  • Fry one minute, then remove and place on paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  • Serve hot with Honey-Mustard Dipping sauce.
  • Note; These are best kept warm so you may want to use a chafing dish or even a slow cooker set on"low" for serving.

BENNIGAN'S SAVORY BROCCOLI BITES (COPYCAT) RECIPE



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Bennigan's savory broccoli bites recipe makes an interesting appetizer. Savory fun-sized balls filled with broccoli, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese.

Provided by Recipes.net Team

Categories     Fried

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups blanched, drained, and chopped broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped bacon
½ cup milk
1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
roughly 5 to 8 cups, for frying vegetable oil
or any dipping sauce of your choice tomato ketchup

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the egg and milk then set aside.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Make a well at the center of the flour mixture, then pour your liquids. Fold until evenly incorporated.
  • Add your broccoli, cheese, and bacon. Fold once more until evenly incorporated. Set aside.
  • Preheat your oil ready for frying then prepare a basket lined with paper towels.
  • Shape your mixture into 2 ounces of balls either using spoons or an ice cream scoop. Deep fry roughly 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain onto your lined basket, then serve immediately with 3 tablespoons of your favorite dipping sauce per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.00kcal, Carbohydrate 29.00g, Cholesterol 114.00mg, Fat 18.00g, Fiber 2.00g, Protein 26.00g, SaturatedFat 11.00g, ServingSize 4.00, Sodium 1,411.00mg, Sugar 3.00g, TransFat 1.00g, UnsaturatedFat 3.00g

BENNIGAN'S BROCCOLI BITES



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When I was just starting out working, some of my friends and I would stop at Bennigan's after work. They would get huge meals, lots of drinks, and eat until they could barely walk. I always ordered the same thing, the Broccoli Bites and a diet coke, and savored every bite while they pigged out. These are simply a wonderful...

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
6 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
16 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained, dry
2 1/2 oz bacon pieces
1/2 oz diced yellow onion
1 oz all purpose flour
italian bread crumbs
6 oz shredded colby jack cheese
HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING:
3/4 c sour cream
1/3 c mayo
1/3 c dijon mustard
1/3 c honey
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Place all the ingredients into a plastic container, except the bread crumbs. Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour. This will help to bind the mix making preparation much easier. Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350ºF. Set up a shallow pan with bread crumbs. Scoop about 1/2 ounce portion of the broccoli mixture into the bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well. Place broccoli bites into the fry basket or frying pan. Make sure they do not stick together. Fry for one minute, then remove and place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve with Honey Mustard Dressing .
  • 2. Honey Mustard Dressing In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined

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