Ingredients
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8oz Broccoli
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2 egg
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2.5 tbs almond flour
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1/3 cup chopped bacon
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1 cup shredded cheddar
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onion powder
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salt
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paprika
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pepper
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chili powder
Directions
The Best Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheddar Fritters Recipe
History of “The Fritter”
On this page you can find the best broccoli, bacon and cheddar fritters recipe on the Internet! But before we start, let’s have a little look at the history of the fritter.
Firstly, fritters are unbelievably versatile. Put simply, they are small batter or bread patties, containing a range of ingredients. Meat and vegetables are most common, but as fritters can be sweet or savory, ingredients can also include a variety of fruits.
In each country around the world, the term “fritter” has a different meaning. Here in the United States, “corn fritters” are very popular and are use canned corn before they are deep fried. Delicious! However, in the United Kingdom a fritter is usually available at a fish and chip shop, and comprises of slices of ingredients, such as potato, banana or mushy peas, which then fry in a very hot batter.
In India, they even have a completely different name. Fritters are often called “pakora” and containing mostly onion, they are sold as roadside snacks to help keep drivers alert and full of energy. Finally, in South Africa, pumpkin fritters are very common and contain a nice sprinkling of cinnamon sugar.
Recipe
It’s because fritters are so versatile, that they are the perfect recipe to bring into your keto diet. For example, our recipe includes bacon and cheddar cheese, which are two ingredients that are very high in protein. We’ve also added a touch of non-starchy broccoli, which is wonderful for getting some fiber, without adding too many carbohydrates into your diet. It also gives the fritter a nice crunchy texture which complements the cheesy flavor.
However, feel free to mix up this dish as much as you like! Other types of cheeses work well and can really help change the texture of the fritter, whilst adding lots of spices can even help give your metabolism a bit of a kick. Whatever you choose to do, make sure you let us know in the comments how you get on. We love to hear about your ideas!
Happy cooking!
Steps
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Step 1Steam broccoli and get rid of excess water. |
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Step 2Mix broccoli with almond flour and seasonings. |
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Step 3Mix in egg. |
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4
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Step 4Mix in cheese |
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Step 5Form into small patties and pan fry in oil of choice til golden brown. |
