This is a great way to use frozen broccoli during winter months. It is equally as good with fresh broccoli. Plus, my husband and daughter love this dish and can’t have enough of it! This first time I made this I had a hard time making perfect patties; they sort of fell apart. The second time I spread it all on a baking dish, baked and then cut it into square pieces.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon butter
2 cloves garlic – minced
½ onion – chopped
1 (12 ounce) bag frozen broccoli – defrosted
¾ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
⅓ cup parmesan cheese
2 eggs – beaten
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Saute the onions and garlic in the butter until translucent.
2. Put defrosted broccoli in a strainer for 30 minutes (longer if still frozen) in the sink. Blot well and put on a cutting board to chop the broccoli into smaller pieces.
3. Beat eggs in a mixing bowl. Add breadcrumbs, cheeses, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add broccoli and onion mixture. Mix well.
4. On a cookie sheet use the 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and grease the cookie sheet. Form patties, they are about ½ cup each. I used a large scoop.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes on one side and then turn them over. Bake another 15 minutes or until browned and crispy around the edges.