Broccoli Cheese Bites

Ingredients

• 16 ounce broccoli frozen thawed drained chopped
• 3.5 cups bread crumbs dry
• 10 servings salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 5 cups vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• wax paper

Directions

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