Baked Broccoli and Cheese Patties

Delicious patties with cheese and panko breadcrumbs for some crunch, roasted until browned and crunchy, yet cheesy in the middle. Thank you Poman Meals

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic - minced
1/2 onion - chopped
12 oz  fresh or frozen broccoli -
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs -
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese -
1/3 cup parmesan cheese -
2 eggs - beaten
salt/pepper -

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. 
• Lightly grease a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (foil can make them stick)
• Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. 
• Add in the garlic and onions. 
• Season with salt/pepper to taste. 
• Saute until onions and garlic are tender. 
• Set aside to cool.
• Blanch fresh broccoli for 2 minutes or defrost frozen
• Add the broccoli to a kitchen towel. 
• Wrap the towel around the broccoli and squeeze out the extra moisture. 
• Pour the drained broccoli into a large bowl.
• To the same bowl, add the panko, the cooled onion/garlic mixture, the cheeses, eggs, and salt/pepper to taste (i used 1/2 teaspoon of salt).
• Mix together and form into 8 patties. 
• Place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. 
• Flip and bake for another 15 minutes or until browned and crispy.