Broccoli Cheese Bites

Name: Broccoli Cheese Bites
Total time: 40
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 5 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained; 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 3.5 cups dry bread crumbs; salt and pepper to taste

Recipe by Rebecca Belle from allrecipes.com

Appetizer,Snack 40 Mins.

Ingredients

10 servings

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5 cups vegetable oil for frying
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1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
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4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

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3.5 cups dry bread crumbs
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salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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.