High-Protein Cheesy Broccoli Patties Recipe
These High-Protein Cheesy Broccoli Patties (Crispy, Healthy & Easy!) are the perfect blend of comfort-food flavor and nutritional balance. Crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, and packed with protein thanks to egg whites, Greek yogurt, cheddar, and Parmesan. They make the perfect snack, side, or meal-prep recipe — and they taste so good, even picky eaters love them.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli very finely chopped
- about 250g — fresh or frozen, but squeeze water if frozen
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup egg whites 120 ml
- ½ cup Greek yogurt plain, thick — 120g
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese 85g
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan 25g
Seasonings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes optional
For Cooking
- 1 –2 tablespoons olive oil for pan-frying
Instructions
- Chop the broccoli into small rice-like pieces and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add the egg, egg whites, and Greek yogurt to the bowl and stir until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.
- Mix until everything is evenly combined and the mixture feels thick and scoopable.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into the skillet and gently flatten into patties.
- Cook each patty for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove patties from the skillet and let them rest for 1–2 minutes to firm up.
- Continue cooking in batches until all patties are done, adding more oil if needed.
- Serve warm with dips or as a side dish, or store for meal prep.