Best Copycat Bennigans Broccoli Bites Recipes

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Provided by supersalad

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
6 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
6 ounces shredded Colby cheese
1 box (16 ounce size) 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
Honey Mustard Dressing
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice PLUS"PLUS" means this ingredient in addition to the one on the next line, often with divided uses
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

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. This will help to bind the mix making preparation much easier. Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350 degrees F. Set up a shallow pan with bread crumbs. Scoop about 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. Serve with Honey Mustard Dressing Honey Mustard Dressing In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined.

Nutrition Facts :

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Provided by Christmas Carol

Categories Vegetable

Time 31m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
6 ounces shredded colby cheese
6 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese
1 (16 ounce) box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed,drained,and dried
2 1/2 ounces hormel real bacon bits
1/2 ounce diced yellow onion
1 ounce all-purpose flour
Italian breadcrumbs, as needed
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup hellman mayonnaise
1/3 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

Drain thawed broccoli by pressing through a strainer.
Dry well with paper towels.
In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until well-blended.
In a large plastic container, place all ingredients except bread crumbs.
Add beaten eggs.
Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
Refrigerate for 1 hour{This will bind the mixture together}.
Meanwhile, make dipping sauce.
In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
With a whisk, blend mixture thoroughly.
Slowly pour in honey and lemon juice and continue mixing until smooth.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Heat about 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan at 350°F.
Pour bread crumbs into a shallow pan.
Remove mixture from fridge and form portions into 1 inch balls and coat well with bread crumbs.
Place Broccoli Bites into fry basket or pan.
Make sure they do not stick together.
Fry one minute, then remove and place on paper-towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
Serve hot with Honey-Mustard Dipping sauce.
Note; These are best kept warm so you may want to use a chafing dish or even a slow cooker set on"low" for serving.

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Provided by Megan Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 eggs
6 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
16 oz frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained, dry
2 1/2 oz bacon pieces
1/2 oz diced yellow onion
1 oz all purpose flour
italian bread crumbs
6 oz shredded colby jack cheese
HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING:
3/4 c sour cream
1/3 c mayo
1/3 c dijon mustard
1/3 c honey
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon juice

Steps:

1. 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. This will help to bind the mix making preparation much easier. Heat about 4 cups oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350ºF. Set up a shallow pan with bread crumbs. Scoop about 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. Serve with Honey Mustard Dressing .
2. Honey Mustard Dressing In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined