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Cheesy Broccoli Balls
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
1
16 ounce package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
5
cups
vegetable oil for frying
salt and pepper to taste
3 ½
cups
dry bread crumbs
4
cups
shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
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.