Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Broccoli Bites takes several minutes to prepare.

Broccoli Bites takes several minutes to cook.

Broccoli Bites makes 30 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli Bites are:

3 eggs
6 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
6 ounces shredded Colby cheese
One 16 ounce box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained and dried
2 1/2 ounces bacon pieces
1/2 ounce diced yellow onion
1 ounce all purpose flour
Italian bread crumbs as needed

Here is how you make Broccoli Bites:

Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer.Beat eggs in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended.Place all the ingredients into a plastic container, except the bread crumbs.Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.Refrigerate mixture for about 1 hour.Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350F.Set up a shallow pan with bread crumbs.Scoop about a 1/2 ounce portion of the broccoli mixture into the bread crumbs.Form each portion into a ball and coat it well.Place broccoli bites into the fry basket or frying pan.Make sure they do not stick together.Fry for one minute, then remove and place onto a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.Serving Size: Makes 30 bitesNumber of Servings: 30Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SADIE78.

The nutritional information for Broccoli Bites is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 30
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 50.7

• Total Fat: 2.4 g
• Cholesterol: 8.1 mg
• Sodium: 138.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 4.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
• Protein: 3.2 g