Fried Broccoli Melt

1. Heat 2 or 3 inches shortening to 365°F in deep fryer or deep saucepan.

2. Combine 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cheese and onion powder in large plastic bag.

3. Add broccoli.

4. Shake to coat.

5. Combine buttermilk, baking powder, remaining 1/2 cup flour, remaining 2 tablespoons cheese and salt in small bowl.

6. Stir until smooth.

7. Dip several broccoli pieces in batter.

8. Drain off excess.

9. Fry a few at a time in Crisco Shortening heated to 365°F.

10. Fry 1 or 2 minutes or until deep golden brown.

11. Turn as needed for even browning.

12. Remove with slotted spoon.

13. Drain on paper towels.

14. Serve immediately.

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Nutrient	Quantity
Total fats	0.0062 g
Protein	0.0625 g
Carbohydrates	1.1118 g
Energy	3.265 kCal
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:3 undifferentiated	0.0001 g
Water	0.1473 g
Aspartic acid	0.004 g
Calcium, Ca	137.452 mg
Fiber, total dietary	0.0958 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 22:0	0.0003 g
Niacin	0.0019 mg
Arginine	0.0117 g
Riboflavin	0.0005 mg
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)	0.0001 g
Glutamic acid	0.0125 g
Sodium, Na	244.238 mg
Total lipid (fat)	0.0062 g
Manganese, Mn	0.0081 mg
Fructose	0.01 g
Proline	0.0041 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 16:0	0.0007 g
Sucrose	0.0232 g
Choline, total	0.234 mg
Sugars, total	0.0398 g
Serine	0.0008 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:0	0.0001 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 20:4 undifferentiated	0.0003 g
Vitamin B-6	0.0043 mg
Selenium, Se	0.0904 g
Ash	1.5721 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:1 undifferentiated	0.0012 g
Pantothenic acid	0.0044 mg
Phenylalanine	0.0017 g
Copper, Cu	0.0037 mg
Betaine	0.0024 mg
Thiamin	0.0027 mg
Methionine	0.0005 g
Iron, Fe	0.2769 mg
Carbohydrate, by difference	1.1118 g
Phosphorus, P	52.325 mg
Folate, total	0.384 g
Tocopherol, gamma	0.0003 mg
Alanine	0.0011 g
Valine	0.001 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 18:2 undifferentiated	0.0015 g
Glycine	0.0016 g
Glucose (dextrose)	0.0044 g
Zinc, Zn	0.0245 mg
Isoleucine	0.0008 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated	0.0019 g
Leucine	0.0013 g
Tocotrienol, alpha	0.0002 mg
Folate, DFE	0.384 g
Tryptophan	0.0004 g
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	0.1404 mg
Phytosterols	0.522 mg
Galactose	0.0022 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 18:1 c	0.0012 g
Fatty acids, total saturated 20:0	0.0002 g
Tyrosine	0.0008 g
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	0.0246 g
Fatty acids, total saturated	0.0013 g
Histidine	0.001 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated	0.0012 g
Threonine	0.0008 g
Folate, food	0.384 g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.0016 mg
Magnesium, Mg	1.299 mg
Lysine	0.0029 g
Potassium, K	6.37 mg
Cystine	0.0005 g

Ingredient	Quantity	Energy	Carbohydrates	Lipin
Salt	0.25 teaspoon	0	0	0
Baking powder	0.5 teaspoon	1.219	0.6371	0
Buttermilk	1 cup	0	0	0
Onion powder	0.25 teaspoon	2.046	0.4747	0.0062
purpose flour	0.75 cup	0	0	0
shortening	0	0	0	0
broccoli floret	3 cups	0	0	0
american cheese	4 tablespoons	0	0	0