I’m always very happy and consider it a huge win when I make a new recipe that has my husband reaching for seconds.
But even better is when my 11 month old daughter gobbles up this recipe with such enthusiasm that she can’t seem to get the food into her mouth fast enough. A double win!
Going from cooking for two adults with adventurous pallets to cooking for the same two adventurous adults plus an almost one year old (which I SERIOUSLY can’t believe) adds an extra twist to meal planning. Now, instead of just cooking up whatever we may be in the mood for I have to think – is the broccoli cut small enough? Are the patties soft enough? And will she even eat these green and cheese filled patties??
And just because she seems to like something one night, does not mean she will enjoy the same meal the next. And then I made these patties and I struck gold.
She not only ate them for dinner, but also enjoyed them for lunch AND dinner the next day. And my husband and I ate them right along with her.
I also love that they seem to be a complete meal in a small package. You’ve got broccoli, cheddar cheese, eggs, and bread crumbs all packaged up in a delicious little patty. While they taste great on their own, they are also delicious topped with some Greek yogurt or salsa. Have one for a snack, two with a salad for lunch, and three with some roasted taters or quinoa for dinner.
A quick and healthy meal the whole family will enjoy – I believe I’ve hit the jackpot!
Dara
Broccoli Cheddar Patties
Serves | 15 patties |
Dietary | Vegetarian |
Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Side Dish |
Website | Adapted from Wholesome Baby Food |
Ingredients
- 500 Gram package of frozen broccoli (defrosted and chopped)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 Cups aged cheddar cheese (grated)
- 3 eggs
Note
These broccoli cheddar patties make a great light lunch, a side for chicken or fish, or a delicious breakfast topped with a fried or poached egg. They can also be jazzed up with some additional spices - try adding some dried basil and oregano. Shredded mozzarella would be a good substitute for the cheddar.
Directions
1. | Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until combined. |
2. | Shape mixture into patties and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until browned. Serve warm or at room temperature. |
Sandra says
…mmmm….can’t wait to try these. My kids are teenagers now(which seriously, I can’t believe either!) and their tastes are STILL always changing. When we find a recipe we all like it IS a good day.
Keep your yummy posts coming!
Meg says
Those look amazing! I’m definitely trying them!!
Kellie says
I really love your website and these look fantastic! And, don’t worry about your little one. She’ll eventually have the adventurous palate of her parents. I have 4 teens to prove it! As a point of interest, I use mashed potato flakes as a binder when bread crumbs are called for. I have Celiac disease and the gluten free breadcrumbs are truly gross. Mashed potato flakes make things nice and light and I don’t get the sandy mouth feel that the GF breadcrumbs create.