Description
Cheesy Baked Broccoli Fritters are a delicious and healthy snack made with fresh broccoli, cheese, and spices, baked to perfection for a crispy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a large pot of boiling water, blanch the chopped broccoli for about 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, drain again and chop finely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched broccoli, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
- Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fritters are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Add chopped cooked bacon or diced bell peppers to the mixture for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fritter
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 100mg