Southern Turnip Green Bites
These Southern turnip green bites are made with cooked turnip greens, crispy bacon, shredded Colby Jack cheese, and Creole seasoning. Each bite is coated in seasoned flour and fried until golden brown for a crispy, savory appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Turnip Green Bites
- 2 cups cooked turnip greens drained and squeezed dry
- 1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 3 slices bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning or to taste
For the Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning or to taste
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- Canola oil for frying
For Cooking the Turnip Greens
- Chicken broth as needed
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
Instructions
- Cook the turnip greens with chicken broth, onion, and garlic until tender. Drain thoroughly, squeeze out excess moisture, and allow them to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked turnip greens, shredded Colby Jack cheese, cooked crispy bacon, one egg, and Creole seasoning. Mix until evenly combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop to form evenly sized balls. Place them in the freezer while preparing the breading station.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and Creole seasoning. In a separate bowl, whisk together one egg and the milk.
- Roll each bite in the seasoned flour, dip it into the egg wash, and coat it in the flour again.
- Place the breaded bites on a baking sheet and let them rest for a few minutes so the coating sticks.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer.
- Fry the bites in batches until golden brown and crispy, turning as needed for even cooking.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm with honey remoulade or your favorite dipping sauce.