bayou broccoli balls

Name: Bayou Broccoli Balls
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 2/3 - broccoli, very finely chopped; 2/3 - cheddar and monterey cheese, very finely shredded; 1/3 bacon, cooked and very finely chopped; - breadcrumbs, finely processed

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Ian Watson

Slidell, LA

Updated on Aug 9, 2019

An appetizer I eat at Copeland's of New Orleans, most of the time.

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Ingredients

2/3 - broccoli, very finely chopped
2/3 - cheddar and monterey cheese, very finely shredded
1/3 bacon, cooked and very finely chopped
- breadcrumbs, finely processed

How To Make bayou broccoli balls

Step 1

Mix broccoli, cheese, and bacon together.

Step 2

Form into small balls.
Step 3

Place into freezer, until firm. (usually takes about 30min.)
Step 4

Roll in breadcrumbs.
Step 5

Fry in lard (Yes, lard) until golden brown.
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