Improvisation

So yesterday I forgot to take my salmon out of the freezer to thaw for dinner. So I texted Hubby and asked him to take it out; but he also forgot before he left for work. So, we had to improvise! What did we have that didn't require thawing, quick and easy, and still healthy? Enter: Pinterest. I have mentioned how much I love Pinterest right? Ok, just checking. So, I pulled up Pinterest on the iPad, and searched through the absurd number of recipes I have pinned.
I came across "Broccoli Cheese Bites" Well, that sounds healthy doesnt it?! I did have to alter the recipe slightly, as it calls for breadcrumbs, and I am not eating those. And I found that some of the measurements were off the mark, in order to have the recipe perform as it should. I have included the original recipe and my adaptation.
I doubled the recipe, and it makes plenty of Bites, there were enough leftovers for about 4 more meals (depending on how hungry you are...)!


Broccoli Cheese Bites
(adapted from My Tasty Treasures & WholeSomeBabyFood.com):

16 oz. package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained of liquid (I used fresh steamed broccoli)
1 1/2 cup of grated cheddar cheese
3 eggs
salt & pepper
1 cup of seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
DirectionsMix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
With your hands, form small patties and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet
Bake at 375F for 25 minutes, turning the patties after the first 15 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!


Andi's Adapted Broccoli Cheese Bites
Compliments of staceysnacksonline.com via Pinterest

Ingredients:
32 oz. package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained of liquid (I used fresh steamed broccoli)
3 1/2 C. grated cheddar cheese
8 eggs
salt & pepper
1 1/2 C. ground flax meal
3 tsp. Italian Seasoning

Directions:
Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
With your hands, form small patties and lay on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake at 375F for 25 minutes, turning the patties after the first 15 minutes.
Let cool and enjoy!

We dipped in Paleo Ranch, and also drizzled with hot sauce. Both ways were very good!