Looking for a nutritious yet delicious snack or side dish for your kids? Look no further than these delightful Broccoli Cheese Patties!
*this recipe has been updated from Broccoli Cheese Cakes to an improved recipe of Broccoli Cheese Patties
This recipe was inspired by Creamy And Easy Vegan Broccoli Soup Recipe, Baked Spinach And Ricotta Patties With Parmesan Cheese, Easy Vegan Chickpea Patties Recipe and 32 Easy Veganuary Recipes And Ideas.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Made with simple ingredients
- Great way to add extra veggies to your or your kids diet
- A hit with even the pickiest eaters.
- Can be stored to be reheated and served later
- Broccoli fritters baby friendly recipe
- Great to introduce broccoli for baby led weaning
Ingredients
To make these broccoli cheddar patties, you will need the following ingredients:
- Broccoli Florets: fresh broccoli florets, chopped into smaller pieces. Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients, rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
- Shredded Cheese: shredded cheese, such as gouda or cheddar, adds a deliciously gooey texture and enhances the flavor.
- Eggs: eggs act as a binding agent, holding the patties together.
- Whole Wheat Flour: whole wheat flour helps to bind the ingredients and adds a wholesome element to the patties.
- Garlic: garlic clove, minced, for a subtle yet flavorful addition.
- Salt and Pepper: salt and pepper to season the patties perfectly.
- Olive Oil: For cooking the patties to a golden brown perfection.
How To Make These Cheesy Broccoli Fritters Step by Step
To make these broccoli cheddar patties, just follow these simple steps below:
- Cut the broccoli florets into smaller pieces or pulse them in a food processor for finer texture.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped broccoli with shredded cheese, eggs, whole wheat flour, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter and form into patties. Place them in the skillet and flatten with a silicone spatula.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat until all the batter is used, adding more olive oil as needed between batches.
Broccoli Cheese Fritters Additions
If you're looking to add some extra ingredients to these delicious patties, here are a few ideas:
- Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese over the patties before flipping for an extra cheesy crust.
- Sour Cream: Serve the patties with a dollop of sour cream on the side for added creaminess.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Add about 100 g of the mozzarella cheese to the batter and reduce the cheddar cheese to ½ cup
Variations
In case you want to change up the ingredients to these broccoli cheese fritters, here are some of my favorite options:
- Vegan Option: Substitute eggs with flax eggs and use vegan cheese to make vegan-friendly broccoli cheese patties.
- Low Carb Version: Replace whole wheat flour with almond flour for a low-carb alternative.
- Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or flour instead of whole wheat flour for those with gluten sensitivities.
Broccoli Cheddar Patties Storage
These broccoli cheese fritters are great for storage as well. Here is how I store them if we have any leftover a meal:
- Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the patties in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Top tips
Don't overcrowd the skillet. About 3 patties is enough for one round of cooking in a regular-sized skillet.
You can add more oil in between the cooking batches.
FAQ
For an eggless option, you can use a vegan alternative such as a flax-egg or a chia-egg.
Absolutely! Ideally you will freeze them raw and then when taking out of the freezer you can fry them. You can also just as easily freeze the already baked ones and simply reheat prior to serving.
You can, just make sure that you are using parchment paper and oiling the fritters on both the top and bottom side. Usually they are baked at 180 Celsius for about 30 minutes.
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Broccoli Cheese Patties (Suitable For Kids)
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- ½ cup shredded cheese gouda or cheddar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup whole wheat flour
- 1 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli florets into small pieces or alternatively pulse them in a blender.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients together and stir to combine.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in the skillet.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter and put into the skillet in a round circle. Flatten with a silicone spatula.
- Cook for about 2 - 3 minutes and then flip.
- Continue cooking the other side for another 2 - 3 minutes.
- Continue until you have used up the whole batter.
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. About 3 patties is enough for one round of cooking in a regular-sized skillet.
- You can add more oil in between the cooking batches.
Stephanie
Is that supposed to be a tablespoon or teaspoon of baking powder ☺
Dora
Hi Stephanie!
It's tablespoon. I know it sounds strange, but the flour is wholegrain flour which doesn't rise all that well so a tablespoon is needed.
Vanessa
Large or mini muffins ?
CreativeNourish
Hi Vanessa,
Regular ones (so large) if you are asking about serving size, but in general you can make them as big or as small as you want.
Dani
Do you reheat these or serve cold?
Ana
Hi Dani,
You can do either. I usually take them out of the fridge about an hour before serving so they reach room temperature and then serve them like that.
Anne
I made these as normal sized muffins, ut did add extra water as the mixture was a bit dry & not all flour mixed in.
my 10 month old granddaughter loved them & so did we ❤️❤️
pity I couldn't add a picture
Ana
Hi Anne,
Making them as muffins sounds like a great idea! So glad you all liked them:)
Shasta
How small did you chop the cherry tomatoes?
Ana
Very small, like the size of half a pea.
Jan
Is there a substitute for the egg yolk for babies with an egg allergy?
Ana
I'm sorry Jan, we haven't tried this recipe with an egg substitue.
Ana
You can try the Zucchini cake recipe which is similar but does not have egg - https://www.creativenourish.com/zucchini-cake/#recipe