2cupschopped broccolifresh or frozen, but fresh gets you that nice crunch
1cupshredded cheddar cheesesharp cheddar works best
½cupbreadcrumbsplain or seasoned
¼cupgrated Parmesan cheeseadds a great salty bite
1egghelps everything stick together
1teaspoongarlic powderbrings that little zing
saltto taste
pepperto taste
non-stick spray or oilfor greasing your baking sheet
broth or waterfor the pressure cooker’s base, about a cup
Instructions
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, that’s about 200 degrees Celsius. Grease a baking sheet with a little oil or non-stick spray so your patties slide right off later.
In a big bowl, toss together your chopped broccoli, shredded cheddar, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix it up good till it’s all combined equally.
Shape this mix into patties – round and kinda flat. You should get maybe 8 medium patties out of it. Place them on your oiled baking sheet with a bit of space in between.
Now, it’s your pressure cooker time. Pour about a cup of broth or water into the cooker. Place a trivet or steaming rack inside. You’re gonna steam these patties under pressure to get that perfect texture.
Carefully arrange the patties on the trivet or in a steaming basket placed over the liquid. Lock your lid on in place, make sure the sealing ring is seated properly so no steam escapes, then set for 5 minutes on high pressure.
When cooking’s done, let the pressure release naturally for about 5 minutes. Then slow release any remaining steam carefully until the valve hiss stops. Finish by sliding your patties back on the baking sheet for a quick 10 minute bake to get that crisp golden finish.
Notes
Serve freshly baked with a side salad or dipping sauce of choice. Wrap leftovers in foil to maintain moisture.