Fried Broccoli Melt
- Ready In:
- 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- shortening (for deep frying)
- 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 4 tablespoons grated American cheese, divided
- 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups broccoli florets, cleaned and dried (you can steam them first to have a tender texture or just use raw)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
directions
- Heat 2 or 3 inches shortening to 365°F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
- Combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cheese and onion powder in large plastic bag.
- Add broccoli.
- Shake to coat.
- Combine buttermilk, baking powder, remaining 1/2 cup flour, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese and salt in small bowl.
- Stir until smooth.
- Dip several broccoli pieces in batter.
- Drain off excess.
- Fry a few at a time in Crisco Shortening heated to 365°F.
- Fry 1 or 2 minutes or until deep golden brown.
- Turn as needed for even browning.
- Remove with slotted spoon.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Izzy Knight
United States
I am a proud mother of my twins Darius and Constance; also a grade school teacher. You can understand my need for easy, healthy, fast, and fun recipes! I love to cook with my hubby, who runs an Italian restaurant. But in my kitchen, even he doesn't get to boss me around :)