Bennigan S Broccoli Bites Recipe

Ingredients for Bennigan S Broccoli Bites

• 2 large eggs
• Colby Cheese
• Monterey Jack Cheese
• Frozen Chopped Broccoli
• Hormel Real Bacon Bits
• Yellow Onion
• All Purpose Flour
• Italian Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

How to Make Bennigan S Broccoli Bites

1. Steam or microwave broccoli florets until tender-crisp. Drain well, pressing out excess moisture.
2. Pat broccoli completely dry with paper towels.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs until light and frothy.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and crumbled bacon, shredded cheeses, chopped onion, and drained broccoli.
5. Pour the beaten eggs over the broccoli mixture.
6. Gently stir with a spatula until well combined.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the mixture to firm up.
8. While the broccoli mixture chills, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth.
9. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
10. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
11. Pour breadcrumbs onto a shallow dish.
12. Remove the broccoli mixture from the refrigerator. Shape into 1-inch balls.
13. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs, ensuring it's fully coated.
14. Carefully place the breaded broccoli bites into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.
15. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
16. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
17. Serve immediately with the honey-mustard dipping sauce.