While flipping through an old recipe book (America’s Most Wanted Recipes) the other day, I ran across these Broccoli Bites, supposedly a knock-off from a popular restaurant, Bennigan’s.  I don’t think we have one of those in Utah.  …well, let me check… mmm, Google says no.  Have you been there?  I’m guessing it might be at least kinda good, because these Broccoli Bites dipped in honey mustard, were AWESOME.  Besides breakfast, lunch, and dessert, appetizers rank up there with my favorite dishes.  I guess that just leaves out dinner.  Poor dinner, my least favorite.  I mean, I love dinner, but I would choose to eat everything else first.  Unless, it was roast chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy, then dinner trumps all.  What the heck am I talking about??

Try these Broccoli Bites.

Ooooh, I’m remembering that there is a Super Bowl coming up, and these would make an awesome appetizer addition!

I made just a few minor recipe changes.  For example, the recipe called for shredded Monterrey Jack and Colby cheese.  I had sharp cheddar on hand, so I used that, and would use it again.  And, I used Panko bread crumbs, rather than Italian bread crumbs.  I’m a big fan of Panko.  I also wouldn’t use their honey mustard recipe again, but another one I have on hand (recipe included below.)

Broccoli Bites with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

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Broccoli Bites with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce ~ Delicious Appetizer!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Servings 15 Broccoli Bites

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 12 oz. bag broccoli floret cooked, drained, chopped
• 5 TBS real bacon bits or the whole container, if you're me!
• 1 TBS minced onion or a few shakes of dry minced onions
• 2 TBS flour
• Panko bread crumbs
• Oil for frying
• Honey Mustard:
• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2 TBS yellow mustard
• 1 TBS dijon mustard
• 2 TBS honey
• 1/2 TBS lemon juice

Instructions

1. Beat the eggs in a small bowl, set aside.
2. Place everything else, except for the oil and breadcrumbs, in a separate bowl and stir together. Heat oil in large skillet or deep fryer to about 350.
3. Set up a shallow dish with bread crumbs.
4. Using your hands, squeeze the broccoli mixture into large bite-sized round balls.
5. Dip the balls in the egg and then roll in the bread crumbs.
6. Place in the hot oil for about one minute, or until toasty golden color all the way around.
7. Remove from oil and set on paper towels to drain.
8. Mix up some honey mustard to dip the broccoli bites in. They would also be great in ranch dressing or even a spicy ranch. Just stir all the honey mustard ingredients together.

Recipe Notes

adapted from America's Most Wanted Recipes.

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HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED WITH YOUR OWN BROCCOLI BITES:

Oscar Mayer Real Bacon Bits, Hickory Smoke, 9 Ounce365 Everyday Value, Panko Bread Crumbs, 8 ozJeff Nathan Creations Chef Gourmet Panko Plain Gluten Free, 15 OunceColavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 68 Fl OzChosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil 1 LStainless Steel Mixing Bowls by Finedine (Set of 6) Polished Mirror Finish Nesting Bowl, ¾ – 1.5-3 – 4-5 – 8 Quart – Cooking SuppliesGourmet Home Products 139714 Nested Polypropylene Mixing Bowl Set,6 Piece , Light SlateLodge 10.25 Inch Cast Iron Skillet. Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet Pan for Stovetop of Oven UseCuisinart 622-30G Chef’s Classic Nonstick Hard-Anodized 12-Inch Skillet with Glass CoverT-fal 7211002145 FR8000 Oil Filtration Ultimate EZ Clean Easy to clean 3.5-Liter Fry Basket Stainless Steel Immersion Deep Fryer, 2.6-Pound, SilverHamilton Beach (35021) Deep Fryer, Cool Touch With Basket, 2 Liter Oil Capacity, Electric, Professional Grade

Need more appetizer ideas for your Super Bowl party?  These are some of my favorites that are sure to please: Stuffed Mushrooms and Spicy Artichoke Spinach Dip, Caramel Toffee Dip, Chocolate Cherry Fruit Dip, Avocado Feta Dip with Homemade Pita Chips.