Fried Broccoli Melt

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 heat 2 or 3 inches shortening to 365°f in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
• 2 combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cheese and onion powder in large plastic bag.
• 3 add broccoli.
• 4 shake to coat.
• 5 combine buttermilk, baking powder, remaining 1/2 cup flour, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese and salt in small bowl.
• 6 stir until smooth.
• 7 dip several broccoli pieces in batter.
• 8 drain off excess.
• 9 fry a few at a time in crisco shortening heated to 365°f.
• 10 fry 1 or 2 minutes or until deep golden brown.
• 11 turn as needed for even browning.
• 12 remove with slotted spoon.
• 13 drain on paper towels.
• 14 serve immediately.