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Ingredients

5 cups vegetable oil for frying 1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 3 ½ cups dry bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

440.5 calories carbohydrate: 30 g cholesterol: 47.5 mg fat: 28.1 g fiber: 3.1 g protein: 17.6 g saturatedFat: 11.4 g servingSize: - sodium: 568.3 mg sugar: 3.2 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with 1 cup boiling water. Return to a boil. Cook covered until firm but tender, about 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the Cheddar cheese. Mix in the broccoli. Allow the mixture to cool and thicken approximately 15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a large piece of wax paper.
Form the broccoli cheese mixture into balls and roll in the bread crumb mixture until thoroughly coated.
Deep fry the balls until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

10 servings

These cheesy, deep fried broccoli snacks are so tasty, and great for parties. Everyone loves them.