Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Bites

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 cup Broccoli florets

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 bag Success white rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil

• Bread & Baked Goods

  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

• Dairy

  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

• 1 bag Success White Rice (or 2 cups of cooked rice)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• Oil for frying

Directions

• Boil rice in 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan, for 8 - 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl and set aside. Add broccoli to remaining water, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat. Steam for 4-5 minutes.
• Add cooked rice, steamed broccoli, cheddar and Parmesan to a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Add eggs and mix well. Form into 12 golf-ball sized balls. If mixture is too wet, you can add a little panko breadcrumbs to help.
• Heat 2 - 3 of oil in a small saucepan to 350 degrees.
• Pour panko breadcrumbs in a medium bowl. Add broccoli bites to the panko crumbs, and gently roll around to coat. Repeat until all bites are covered in panko.
• Carefully transfer bites, in batches, to hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 - 3 minutes. Dont overcrowd them -- try to stay with batches of 3 - 4 bites. Remove and set on a paper-towel lined plate. Repeat until all bites are cooked.

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