Cheesy Deep-Fried Broccoli
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 15 Min
Servings 6 to 8
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsps. finely shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- 3 cups broccoli florets, cleaned and dried
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Directions
- Step 1
HEAT 2 or 3 inches shortening to 365ºF in deep fryer or deep saucepan.
- Step 2
COMBINE 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cheese and onion powder in large resealable food storage bag. Add broccoli. Shake to coat.
- Step 3
COMBINE buttermilk, baking powder, remaining 1/2 cup flour, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese, salt and pepper in small bowl. Stir until smooth. Dip several broccoli pieces in batter. Drain off excess.
- Step 4
FRY a few at a time 1 or 2 minutes or until deep golden brown, turning as needed for even browning. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Serving size
(1/6 of recipe)
- Calories 250
- Calories from Fat160g
- Total Fat 18g
- Saturated Fat 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
- Monounsaturated Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 5mg
- Sodium 510mg
- Potassium 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates 16g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugars 2g
- Protein 5g
- Vitamin A 0%
- Vitamin C 0%
- Vitamin D 0%
- Calcium 0%
- Thiamin 0%
- Niacin 0%
- Zinc 0%
- Riboflavin 0%
- Iron 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet