| Prep time: | 30 Min |
| Cook time: | 10 Min |
| Ready in: | 40 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 10 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 5 cups vegetable oil for frying
* 1 (16 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
* 4 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 3 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
* salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
* 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.
