Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for Broccoli Cheese Patties—crispy on the outside, cheesy and tender on the inside. 🥦🧀
Broccoli Cheese Patties Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or your favorite cheese)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs (plus extra for coating, optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Oil for frying (or cooking spray for baking)
Instructions
1. Cook the Broccoli
- Steam or boil broccoli for 5–7 minutes until tender.
- Drain well and let cool slightly.
2. Mix the Patties
- In a large bowl, mash the broccoli lightly with a fork.
- Add cheese, chopped onion, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings.
- Mix until it forms a slightly sticky mixture.
3. Form Patties
- Take a handful of mixture and shape into small patties (2–3 inches wide).
- Optional: coat lightly with extra bread crumbs for extra crunch.
4. Cook
Option A – Pan Frying
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
Option B – Baking (Healthier)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place patties on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spray lightly with oil.
- Bake 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden.
5. Serve
- Serve hot with ketchup, ranch, or yogurt dip.
- Great as a snack, side dish, or vegetarian appetizer.
Tips
- Cheese variety: Try mozzarella for a gooey center or pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Make ahead: Patties can be frozen before cooking—just bake or fry straight from frozen (add a few extra minutes).
- Add-ins: Finely chopped carrots, corn, or bell peppers for extra nutrition and color.
If you want, I can make a super quick 15-minute version of Broccoli Cheese Patties that uses just 4 ingredients and no fancy prep.
Do you want me to do that?
