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A plate of cheesy broccoli fritters with dipping sauce.
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Cheesy Broccoli Fritters Recipe

Make these cheesy broccoli fritters in less than 30 minutes for a flavor-filled, nutrient rich side dish, appetizer, or snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli fritters, broccoli fritters recipe, cheesy broccoli fritters
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

  • Steam the broccoli florets for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Drain any excess water and chop the steamed broccoli into small pieces.
    4 cups broccoli florets
    Steamed broccoli in a pot.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
    1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, Pinch of black pepper
    Cheesy broccoli fritters batter in a small bowl.
  • Heat a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or a small amount of oil.
  • Spoon the broccoli mixture into the skillet, forming small patties with about 1/4 cup of the mixture for each fritter. Flatten them slightly with a spatula.
    Four cheesy broccoli fritters in a skillet.
  • Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Once cooked, remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
    A plate of cheesy broccoli fritters.
  • Serve the broccoli fritters warm as a delicious appetizer or side dish. You can enjoy them as they are or with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 977mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1796IU | Vitamin C: 164mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 3mg