Cheesy Broccoli Patties Baked Style

Ingredients: 2 cups (16 ounces) fresh or frozen broccoli (if using frozen, thaw it, make sure it is drained well), chopped very small - if you have large chunks, it won't hold together into a patty! 1.5 to 2 cups grated Monterey Jack Cheese, grated (if you like lots of cheese, do the full 2 cups

but add an extra egg!) 4 eggs 2 egg whites 1 cup of Italian seasoned bread crumbs, partially crushed 1 teaspoon smoked Paprika 2 cloves garlic, minced very fine *optional - sea salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preheat oven to 375F. Thoroughly combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Use your hands to form small patties and place each one on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip them over and continue to bake for another 10 minutes. Serve warm or allow to cool and dip them in ranch

dressing, or your favorite dressing.