Broccoli Bites.

For those familiar with Harvey's locations in north-central Mississippi, this should be a well known treat. I can't believe that they actually make them, though. I always assumed that they came from a food service provider.......

HARVEY'S BROCCOLI BITES

1 bunch broccoli florets minced
3/4 cup yellow onion minced
1 cup cooked bacon
2 tbsp canned jalapenos minced
2 cups shredded mild Cheddar
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack
1 cup heavy whipping cream

(If you have plastic or latex gloves, this is a good time to put them on.)

Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly with you hands. Form mixture into 1 oz. balls and lay on sheet pan. Cover and refrigerate. Make a wet mixture of egg and buttermilk. Make seasoned flour (flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cayenne pepper). Heat oil in large pot to 350. Be sure pot is deep enough to prevent overflow. Rolled prepared balls in seasoned flour, then wet mix and then seasoned flour again. Carefully drop into hot oil, in small batches. Cook until golden, remove and allow to drain on paper towels. Serve with Honey Mustard dressing for dipping.
Makes about 40 pieces