Broccoli Cheese Balls

Instructions:

1. Steam broccoli until slightly softened.
2. Let cool.
3. Finely chop broccoli. You want the pieces to be 1/4-inch or less.
4. Place in a large bowl.
5. Add cheese, red pepper flakes, 1/4 cup Panko crumbs, and 1 egg to bowl with broccoli. Stir well.
6. Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls using about a rounded tablespoon for each ball. You should get 12-14.
7. Place balls on a plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8. Place flour in a bowl.
9. Place the 2 lightly beaten eggs in a second bowl and mix in 1 tablespoon water.
10. Place the remaining 2 cups of Panko crumbs in a third bowl.
11. Pour about 2 inches of oil into a Dutch oven or heavy pot. Heat oil to 375 degrees. For best results use a thermometer.
12. Remove broccoli balls from the refrigerator, coat in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat in Panko crumbs.
13. Fry about 4 balls at a time cooking until golden brown on all sides.
14. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.