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Expand1 large broccoli crown, cut into large florets Ask a question about this ingredient
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes Ask a question about this ingredient
vegetable oil for frying Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1/3 cup yellow cornmeal Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon baking powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon kosher salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg, beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup plus two tablespoons buttermilk Ask a question about this ingredient
Skewer the broccoli florets, placing cheese cubes between broccoli pieces. When skewering, it is best to twist the skewer into the base of the broccoli, otherwise the broccoli might split (if you were to, say, smash it onto the skewer impatiently, which I would know nothing about).
Ask a question about this stepHeat the vegetable oil over medium heat. I used a cast iron skillet, but you may use whatever you like, as long as there is room for the skewers to lay in the oil.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the oil is heating, combine all the dry ingredients for the corn batter in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the egg and buttermilk. With a fork, whisk the ingredients until the batter is well mixed.
Ask a question about this stepOnce the oil is heated, dip the broccoli cheese skewers into the batter, using a spoon to make sure skewers are thoroughly covered. Fry the Corn Dog-ccoli skewers until golden brown, rotating gently to ensure that batter is evenly cooked on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Enjoy!
Ask a question about this stepWow, looks fantastic!!!
What a cool idea. Wonder whether this will help my great nephews eat their broccoli?
thank you! i hope so! if battering and deep-frying the broccoli doesn't work, i don't know what will! ; ) thanks for the comment!
i hope so, thank you!! henry is quite the chubster, so i hope his love of eating will continue! with a mom like arielleclementine, how could he not love food!!?!!
Brilliant and delicious!
yes! thank you gingerroot!!
Delicious AND nutritious?! Sign me up!
mmmm deep fried nutrition... ; ) !!! thank you, boyfriend!!
If ya'll open up a stand in front of the house I'll be there every day! And I don't make it down South very often!
thanks nannydeb!! i might just do that!!
Yay, sister! These were so delicious- perfectly cooked broccoli and ooze-y cheese inside a delicious corny batter! You are the cleverest!
thanks sister!!! they were a nice compliment to your frito pie, i must say!!! ; )
Fun twist!
thank you!!
Nice Helen! Love the idea of using broc n cheese instead of a hot dog!!!
thank you, abbie!!
thank you, lapadia!
thank you, mrslarkin!!
I think this a very original idea. Getting something healthy and vegetarian at a State Fair sounds good to me. Can't wait to try it. What a fun food idea.
thanks mom! : }
Whoa, I am so coming to your fair! No apologies needed for the name.
haha, hooray! and thank you!
Dorie is a food writer and award-winning author of ten cookbooks, her most recent being Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours.
I LOVE the name!