Deep Fried Cheese And Broccoli Buttermilk Bites - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 quarts water
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
3 cups fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, -divided
4 tsb finely chopped American cheese
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 cup whole buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
canola oil (for frying)

Preparation

Mix together in a lg. pan the water and 1/2 tsp salt.
Bring to a boil over med. high heat.
Add broccoli - return to a boil and cook for 3 minutes.
Drani and rinse broccoli in cold water.
Mix 1/4 C flour - 2 tbs cheese and onion powder in a plastic bag, Seal and shake to mix.
Mix buttermilk,baking powder,1/2 C flour, 2 tbs cheese and 1/4 tsp salt.
Stir until smooth.
Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375.
Dip a few pieces of broccoli in batter.
Fry until golden brown.