Brocolli Potato Cakes Recipes

POTATO AND BROCCOLI CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium skillet over medium heat, add the oil, leeks, onions and garlic and cook 4 minutes, until soft.
• Meanwhile, chop the potato into 1/8th inch dice. The best way to do this is slice them into 1/8th inch strips, then cut the strips into small cubes.
• Add the potatoes, salt and 2 tablespoons of water, cover and cook medium-low heat until soft, about 10 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, 2 more tablespoons of water and cook covered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Let cool 10 minutes.
• Add the cheese and roll into 4 balls, about 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) each. Flatten to form cakes.
• To cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat, cook 4 to 5 minutes until the bottom is golden, gently flip and cook and additional 4 to 5 minutes. You can freeze whatever you don't eat. To reheat from frozen, bake in 390F preheated oven 25 minutes.

BROCCOLI CHEESE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Poke a few holes in the potatoes with a fork. Bake until tender, 50 to 60 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Blanch the broccoli by throwing the florets into the boiling water until bright green and still slightly crisp, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Immediately drain the broccoli and plunge it into the bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Remove it from the ice water and set it aside.
• In a skillet over medium heat, add 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. Add the onions and fry until browned and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.
• In another skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or 2, but do not let the flour brown. Whisk in the milk and cook until it thickens. Turn the heat to low, stir in the Cheddar and pepper Jack and cook until they are melted. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until the broccoli is warmed through.
• Make a slit down the length of each potato using a fork. Push in the ends to open up the potatoes and break up some of the potato inside. Pour a ladle of the cheese sauce over each potato. Garnish with the crispy onions and serve while hot.

BROCCOLI-POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine broccoli and boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add onions, flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Add broccoli. Just before cooking, finely shred potato; add to broccoli mixture. , In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Pour batter by 1/2 cupfuls into skillet. Fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

OLD FASHIONED POTATO CAKES

Steps:

• Mix mashed potatoes, flour, onion, egg, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl until batter consistency.
• Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop 4-inch circles of batter into hot oil. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining batter.

POTATO AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven. Cook the potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain and set aside. Keep the water for cooking the broccoli later.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and cook the leek for 4-5 minutes, or until soft.
• Cook the broccoli in lightly salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
• To make the cheese sauce, melt the margarine/butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and cook over a medium heat for 1 minute. Turn down the heat and add only as much milk as the mixture can absorb to make a slightly smoother paste. Work the paste into a smooth and glossy consistency before adding a little more milk. Repeat until the paste has a creamy consistency. Gradually stir in the remaining milk and turn up the heat. Bring to the boil and simmer, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Stir in the cheddar cheese and English mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Mix the potatoes, broccoli and leek with the cheese sauce and spoon into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbling.

BROCCOLI POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C).
• In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
• Stir in flour and salt.
• Add milk and stir until bubbly.
• Add cheeses,and stir until all of the cheese is melted.
• Stir in potatoes and heat thoroughly.
• Pour half of the mixture into a 10x6 inch baking dish.
• Cook broccoli according to package instructions, drain well.
• Layer broccoli over the potatoes in the baking dish.
• Pour the remaining potato mixture over the broccoli.
• Sprinkle the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top of the casserole.
• Bake at 350 for 20 to 35 minutes, or until bubbly and browned lightly.

POTATO AND BROCCOLI CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Cook broccoli in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to bowl. Return water to boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain. Let potatoes stand until cool enough to handle. Peel. Place in large bowl and mash. Finely chop broccoli. Mix broccoli, 1 cup breadcrumbs, egg yolks, Parmesan, salt, and white pepper into potatoes. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gently fold whites into potato mixture. Form mixture into sixteen 2-inch-diameter, 3/4-inch-thick patties. Coat with breadcrumbs; place on baking sheet.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add half of croquettes and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet. Repeat. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Uncover and reheat in 400°F oven 10 minutes.)

BROCCOLI POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and salt. Add milk and stir until bubbly. Add cheese, and stir until all of the cheese is melted. Stir in potatoes and heat thoroughly.
• Pour half of the mixture into a 10x6 inch baking dish.
• Cook broccoli according to package instructions; drain well. Layer broccoli over the potatoes in the baking dish. Pour the remaining potato mixture over the broccoli. Sprinkle the bread crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter over the top of the casserole.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 35 minutes; or until bubbly and browned lightly.

BROCCOLI BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Microwave the potatoes on High for 12-15 mins until tender. Meanwhile, steam or boil the broccoli for 3 mins, then drain well. When the potatoes have cooled a little, cut them in half lengthways and scoop the insides into a bowl.
• Put the potato shells on a baking sheet. Mash the flesh with a fork, then stir in the mustard, egg, most of the cheese and the broccoli. Season if needed, then pile back into the shells. Sprinkle with the reserved cheese and bake for 15 mins until the tops are crisp and golden. Serve with salad and Tomato relish (see recipe, below).