Broccoli Cheddar Patties

Broccoli and cheese – what a combo! A sneaky way to get in veggies some of us moms might say! This one is a family pleaser which is difficult these days. My kids eat the total opposite – one no meat the other all meat. But this was a nice compromise.

I used cheddar cheese but I think mozzarella could work too. I highly suggest shredding from a block of cheese. It comes out creamier and better tasting in my opinion. Bagged shredded cheese has a coating on it so it does not stick. Using frozen broccoli was a time saver for me. You can steam them in the microwave to really save time. Then I used my kitchen shears and cut them up into smaller pieces before adding the remaining ingredients.

While you can pan fry these I used my air fryer – less mess in my opinion. Once they were cooked I sprinkled a breadcrumb and parm mixture to the top and air fried for about 30 seconds more for that crunch on top. This was magical!

Broccoli Cheddar Patties

Cherise.mazur

A Simple recipe that the whole family will devour! Crispy topping and cheesy middle - YUM!

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Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets, steamed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese from a block if you can
1/4 cup almond flour
2 large eggs, whisked
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp paprika
salt & pepper to taste

Crispy Topping

1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parm cheese

Instructions

Chop broccoli florets and add to bowl with other ingredients (not the crispy toppings)
Form into patties (oil hands so not to stick)
Preheat Air Fryer at 400f - cook 5 minutes each side.
Once cooked - sprinkle crispy topping mixture and air fry for additional 30 seconds or until crispy.
Serve warm with condiment of choice.
Option to pan fry or bake - cooking times may vary.
Keep in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months. I would suggest adding the crispy topping when reheating.