Broccoli Cheese Patties

🥦🧀 Broccoli Cheese Patties 🍽️

Delight in these delicious and nutritious Broccoli Cheese Patties! They’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these patties are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Ingredients:

2 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped 🥦
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1/2 cup breadcrumbs 🍞
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
2 large eggs, beaten 🥚
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil for frying 🍳

Directions:

Prepare Broccoli: Steam or boil the broccoli florets until tender. Drain well and finely chop.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form Patties: Using your hands, shape the mixture into small patties, about the size of a golf ball. Flatten them slightly.
Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Cook Patties: Place the patties in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Drain: Transfer the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Serve:

Plate Up: Serve the Broccoli Cheese Patties hot, with a side of your favorite dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.