Kittencal's Spinach-cheddar Patties

Total Time: 3 hrs 6 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped spinach (drained well, squeeze out any excess moisture with hands)
• 3 -4 tablespoons butter (or use vegetable oil)
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1 cup seasoned dry bread crumb (you might need a little more)
• 2 teaspoons seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste, or use black pepper)
• 3 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese (or use 1/4 cup parmesan cheese)
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet heat the 4 tablespoons butter or oil over medium heat.
• 2 add in onion and garlic; saute for about 4-5 minutes or until softened then place into a large bowl along with the butter from the skillet.
• 3 add in squeezed spinach, dry bread crumbs, 1 cup cheddar cheese or 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper; mix to combine.
• 4 add in beaten eggs; stir to combine (if the mixture is too soft then add in a little more breadcrumbs).
• 5 cover and refrigerate for about 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
• 6 using your hands shape the spinach mixture into small logs (about 3-inches long, i used greased hands).
• 7 place a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (use enough oil to cover the bottom of the skillet).
• 8 fry the logs for about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• 9 transfer to paper towels to drain any fat.