Broccoli Patties

5 from 10 votes

These broccoli patties are crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. They freeze well and are a fun way to incorporate broccoli into a meal!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: lunch

Cuisine: American

Servings: patties

Author: Lily Payen

Ingredients

2 cups finely chopped broccoli (about 4 cups un-chopped florets)
4 oz creamcheese
1 egg
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt (optional)
cooking oil spray

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven/air-fryer to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
Add broccoli florets to a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. You may also boil the broccoli in a small pot of boiling water for 3 minutes. Drain and finely chop into small pieces. I used kitchen scissors to finely chop the florets, but you may also use a food processor if you prefer smaller pieces.
Add the breadcrumbs, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, egg, onion powder, and salt to the bowl with the broccoli. Mix until well combined.
Scoop out 2 tablespoons of the mixture and form it into a patty shape.
Dip the patty into more breadcrumbs to coat. Lightly press the breadcrumbs into the patty so that they stick.
Place the coated patties on a parchment paper-lined pan and spray a generous amount of cooking oil on both sides. Do not skip spraying with oil because this is what helps the patties obtain that golden brown color.
Oven Method: Bake the patties at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden, flipping halfway through. Air Fry Method: To air-fry, place the coated patties on an air-fryer tray and cook at 400 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until golden, flipping halfway through. Pan-Fry Method: To pan fry, heat some oil in a pan on medium heat and pan fry each side for a few minutes until golden.

Notes

Finely chop the broccoli so that there aren't any large chunks in the patties and that they will hold together well. I used kitchen scissors to chop up the florets, but you can also use a food processor or blender to get smaller pieces.
Make sure that your cream cheese is softened so that it is easier to mix the ingredients together.
It helps to lightly wet your hands when forming the patties so that the mixture does not stick too much to your hands.
Make sure not to skip spraying the patties with an oil spray if you are baking or pan frying as this is what helps the patties obtain a golden brown color and crisp coating.
The added salt is optional and can be omitted. I usually like to add it in, but note that cream cheese and parmesan cheese also contain salt.

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