Sweet Potato Broccoli Cheddar Fritters
Our sweet potato broccoli cheddar fritters are crispy on the outside, soft and cheesy on the inside, and loaded with vegggie goodness.
Servings: 18 Fritters
Ingredients
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, add sweet potatoes and enough water to cover them. Cook over medium heat until sweet potatoes are fork tender.
- In another pot, add broccoli and ¼ cup of water. Cover with lid and let steam over low-medium heat.
- Once sweet potatoes and broccoli are both tender, remove from heat and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a hand mixer or potato masher, mash the broccoli and sweet potatoes.
- Next, add the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until fully combined.
- Next, add the sharp cheddar cheese and mix until incorporated.
- In a medium sized pan, heat oil over low-medium heat.
- Form sweet potato broccoli mixture into patties and fry on both sides until crispy.
- Remove from the pan and set on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the broccoli, or it can become watery.
- Mash the vegetables well so the patties hold together.
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting texture.
- Cook over medium-low heat to allow the centers to warm through without burning the outside.
- Let the fritters rest for a few minutes after frying so they firm up.