Plantation Ham Cakes

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Plantation Ham Cakes
20 min.
12
163kcal

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Are you a fan of savory, gluten-free breakfast dishes that are packed with protein and flavor? Look no further than this delicious Plantation Ham Cakes recipe! Perfect for a hearty breakfast or a satisfying snack, these cakes are a delightful twist on the classic ham and egg combination. With a prep time of just 20 minutes, you can easily whip up a batch to treat your family or friends.

Each serving of these delectable Plantation Ham Cakes contains only 163 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence. The star of the show is the ground ham, which is mixed with thawed and drained chopped broccoli for a burst of nutrients and color. The addition of grated Asiago cheese adds a touch of richness and depth to the dish, while the anise seed and dried basil provide a fragrant, aromatic background note.

To ensure a perfectly cooked, golden-brown exterior, the cakes are pan-fried in olive oil until they're crispy and delicious. The secret to their tender, moist interior lies in the careful mixing of the beaten eggs with the ground ham, onion, and broccoli, ensuring that the ingredients are evenly distributed and the eggs are fully absorbed.

Served hot and fresh from the skillet, these Plantation Ham Cakes are a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a standalone breakfast or as a side at your next gathering. With a balanced caloric breakdown of 24.01% protein, 50.13% fat, and 25.86% carbs, they're a nutritious choice that won't leave you feeling weighed down.

So why not give this easy-to-make, gluten-free recipe a try? Your taste buds will thank you for the delightful combination of flavors and textures, and you'll love how quickly and easily you can serve up a delicious, protein-packed meal. Happy cooking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons aniseed 
  • 0.5 cup asiago cheese grated
  • 10 ounce broccoli frozen thawed drained chopped
  • 0.8 cup cornmeal 
  • teaspoons basil dried
  •  eggs beaten
  • cloves garlic minced
  • teaspoons pepper black
  • cups ham 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion finely chopped
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. In a large bowl combine the ground ham, onion, broccoli and beaten eggs.
  2. Mix with hands for 1 full minute, or until eggs are evenly absorbed into meat.
  3. Sprinkle anise seed, basil, garlic, salt, pepper, cornmeal and cheese over meat mixture and mix again with hands for 1 full minute, until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
  4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Scoop about 3 ounces of ham mixture into hands and form patties about 1/2 inch thick.
  5. Lay patties in skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes each side, or until browned.
  6. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used, then serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories163kcal
Protein24.01%
Fat50.13%
Carbs25.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.46
Glycemic Load
4.97
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.343913036844%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
1.91mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
2.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:162.71kcal
8.14%
Fat:9.12g
14.04%
Saturated Fat:2.89g
18.07%
Carbohydrates:10.59g
3.53%
Net Carbohydrates:8.67g
3.15%
Sugar:1.03g
1.15%
Cholesterol:58.22mg
19.41%
Sodium:562.11mg
24.44%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:9.83g
19.67%
Vitamin K:29.08µg
27.69%
Vitamin C:22.06mg
26.74%
Selenium:10.99µg
15.7%
Phosphorus:144.84mg
14.48%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.35%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.84%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.59%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.38%
Zinc:1.26mg
8.41%
Calcium:79.8mg
7.98%
Fiber:1.92g
7.66%
Vitamin B3:1.49mg
7.47%
Iron:1.25mg
6.95%
Folate:26.79µg
6.7%
Magnesium:26.61mg
6.65%
Potassium:222.47mg
6.36%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.13%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
4.95%
Vitamin A:243.47IU
4.87%
Copper:0.08mg
4.06%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.69%
Source:Allrecipes