Broccoli & Cheese Patties

 

Yogi has decided that he likes to eat fruit and cheese.  ONLY fruit and cheese.  I'm being a tad dramatic here, but it's not as easy to get veggies in the little guy as it used to be.  

In my search for the magic veggie vehicle, I've gotten some quality advice and a particularly yummy recipe from this lady.  I've also found a new (to me) website and I can tell it will be a great resource.  It's called Weelicious: Fast, Easy and Fresh Baby food, Toddler food and Recipes for the Entire Family! - yes there is actually an exclamation point in the title.

I tried this recipe last week and although I can't tell you that Yogi mistook it for a banana, he did eat most of it.  It's the little things.  

INGREDIENTS

1 Russet Potato, peeled and cubed
1 Cup Broccoli Florets
1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
3 Tbsp Panko or Bread Crumbs
1/2 Tsp Salt
1 Large Egg
1/8 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/8 Tsp Onion Powder
1/2 Cup Panko or Bread Crumbs
1 Tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil

PREPARATION

1. Place the potato cubes in a steamer pot over boiling water and cook for 8 minutes. 


2. Add the broccoli to the steamer pot and steam the vegetables for an additional 2 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Then, remove everything from pot and allow them to cool.

3. Mash the potatoes in a large bowl and chop the broccoli florets into bite-size pieces.

4. Add the broccoli, cheese, panko, salt, egg, garlic and onion powder to the bowl and combine.

5. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of panko in a separate bowl.

6. Using a ice cream scoop or 2 tbsp to measure, roll the mixture into balls, coat them in the panko and then shape each one into a small patty.*

7. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a skillet over medium heat, place the patties in the skillet and press down with a spatula to flatten a little.

8. Pan-fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden.

9. Serve with ketchup or any favorite dipping sauce.


*At this point, place the patties on a baking sheet and freeze for one hour. Put the patties in zipper bags and label. Defrost when ready to use and cook following step #7.