Start by steaming or boiling your broccoli florets until they're tender, around 5-7 minutes. Drain and chop finely.

In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped broccoli, shredded cheese, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing thoroughly for about 2-3 minutes.

Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into small, flat patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. Press enough to hold together, yielding about 8-10 patties.

You can fry or bake the patties. For frying, heat oil in a skillet and cook patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. For baking, preheat oven to 400°F and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.

Transfer the cooked patties to a serving plate. Allow to cool slightly before serving warm, with dips like ranch or garlic aioli.