Plantation Ham Cakes

• 2 cups ground ham
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) package chopped frozen broccoli, thawed and drained
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons anise seed
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

1. In a large bowl combine the ground ham, onion, broccoli and beaten eggs. Mix with hands for 1 full minute, or until eggs are evenly absorbed into meat.
2. 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.
3. 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. Lay patties in skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes each side, or until browned. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all of the mixture has been used, then serve hot.

ground ham, onion, frozen broccoli, eggs, anise seed, basil, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, cornmeal, cheese, olive oil

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/17307/plantation-ham-cakes/ (may not work)