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Broccoli Cheesy Balls

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups Broccoli Florets fresh and crisp
  • 2/3 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 2/3 cup Colby Cheese grated
  • ½ cup White Cheddar Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Velveeta Cheese cut into small cubes
  • ½ cup All-purpose Flour
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • ½ tsp Italian Herb Seasoning
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups + ¼ cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a steamer, steam the broccoli florets until soft yet slightly crunchy.
  • Let them cool at room temperature.
  • Chop the broccoli into fine pieces about ¼ inch in size or less.
  • Pour the broccoli pieces into a large bowl.
  • Add sharp cheddar cheese, white cheddar cheese, Colby cheese, and Velveeta to the broccoli.
  • Take one egg in a bowl and beat it with red pepper flake, black pepper, paprika, and herb seasoning.
  • Pour the egg mixture and ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs into the broccoli. Mix them well.
  • Now with the help of your hand, make medium-sized balls.
  • Refrigerate the balls for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat the two eggs in a deep bowl.
  • Pour the all-purpose flour into a dish.
  • In a separate dish, pour in panko breadcrumbs.
  • Once the balls are cooled, roll them in flour and then dip them in beaten eggs.
  • Then coat them well in panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs tightly on the balls.
  • Now heat the oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to at least 350-degrees F for deep frying.
  • Gently place the 3 to 4 balls in the oil and fry them until golden brown.
  • Drain them on a kitchen paper towel.
  • Repeat the frying process until all bowls are fried and drained.
  • Serve hot with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.