Leftover Bread Patties
- 4 ounces leftover stale bread
- 3 eggs
- 4 ounces different leftover hard cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh basil leaf, chopped
- 1 sprig fresh marjoram leaves, chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper
- Cut the bread into small cubes, and put into a bowl with a small glass of water.
- Allow to soak until it softens.
- Squeeze out all the water and crumble with your fingers.
- Beat the egg in a bowl and add the chopped herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the bread and the grated cheese.
- Mix well.
- The mixture should be soft, but consistent.
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Make small patties of the bread mixture and drop into the hot oil.
- Flatten with a spatula.
- When one side is golden, turn the patties and fry to golden on the other side.
- Drain on absorbent paper and serve with a bit of fresh pepper grated on top.
leftover stale bread, eggs, hard cheese, parsley, basil leaf, marjoram, olive oil, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/leftover-bread-patties-37140 (may not work)