Bennigan's Broccoli Bites

3 eggs
6oz. shredded monterey jack cheese
6 oz. shredded colby cheese
1− 16 oz. box frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained and dried
2 1/2 ozs. bacon pieces
1/2 oz. diced yellow onion
1 oz. all purpose flour
Italian bread crumbs as needed

Drain thawed broccoli thoroughly by pressing through a strainer. Beat eggs
in a mixing bowl with a whisk until well blended. Place all the ingredients
into a plastic container, except the bread crumbs. Stir together with a
spatula until thoroughly combined. Refrigerat mixture for about 1 hour. This
will help to bind the mix making preparation much easier. Heat about 4 cups
oil in a fryer or deep pan for frying at 350F. Set up a shallow pan with
bread crumbs. Scoop about 1/2 oz. portion of the broccoli mixture into the
bread crumbs. Form each portion into a ball and coat it well. Place broccoli
bites into the fry basket or frying pan. Make sure they do not stick
together. Fry for one minute, then remove and place onto a plate lined with
paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve with : HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING 3/4
cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup dijon mustard 1/3 cup honey 1
Tbsp. + 1 tsp. lemon juice In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise
and mustard. Blend thoroughly using a whisk. Slowly pour in the honey and
lemon juice, continue mixing until smooth and well combined.

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