cheesy broccoli bites w/ honey mustard sauce

How To Make cheesy broccoli bites w/ honey mustard sauce

• Step 1
  Drain thawed broccoli by pressing through a strainer. Dry well with paper towels.
• Step 2
  In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with a whisk until well combined.
• Step 3
  In a large plastic container, place all ingredients except bread crumbs. Add beaten eggs. Stir together with a spatula until thoroughly combined.
• Step 4
  Refrigerate for 1 hour. NOTE: VERY IMPORTANT...This will bind the mixture together.
• Step 5
  Meanwhile, make dipping sauce. In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, & Dijon mustard. With a whisk, blend mixture thoroughly.
• Step 6
  Slowly pour in honey & lemon juice & continue mixing until smooth. Cover & refrigerate until ready to use.
• Step 7
  Heat about 4 cups of oil in a deep fryer or deep pan at 350 degrees F.
• Step 8
  Pour bread crumbs into a shallow pan.
• Step 9
  Remove mixture from fridge & form portions into 1" balls & coat well with bread crumbs.
• Step 10
  Place Broccoli Bites into fry basket or pan. Make sure they do not stick together. Fry 1 minute, then remove & place on paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
• Step 11
  Serve hot with Honey Mustard Dipping sauce.
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