Cheesy Baked Egg and Cucumber Fritters recipe

Name: Cheesy Baked Egg and Cucumber Fritters
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 Eggs; 1 Cucumber; 80g Cheese; 100g Yoghurt; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Black Pepper

Light baked fritters combine egg, cheese and finely chopped cucumber for a soft, savoury snack. They are excellent warm from the oven with a spoonful of yoghurt on the side.

22 min · Medium · British Jump to method

Ingredients

3 servings

3 Eggs
1 Cucumber
80g Cheese
100g Yoghurt
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	177 kcal
Protein	13.1 g
Carbohydrates	4.7 g
Fat	11.8 g
Saturated fat	5.9 g
Fibre	0.5 g
Sugar	3.7 g
Sodium	220 mg

Why this works

A protein-rich, fairly energy-dense dish with modest carbohydrates, but it is higher in saturated fat and salt due to the cheese and added salt.

Protein and B vitamins. Eggs and cheese provide high-quality protein, plus B vitamins such as B12, which support muscle maintenance and energy metabolism.

Calcium source. Cheese and yoghurt contribute calcium, which is important for bone health.

Vegetable hydration, but low fibre. Cucumber adds fluid and a little vitamin K, but the overall fibre content is low unless served with extra vegetables or wholegrains.

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6) and line a tray with baking paper.
Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
Whisk the eggs with the yoghurt, then stir in the cucumber and grated cheese.
Season with salt and black pepper, then spoon small rounds onto the tray.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until set and lightly golden, then serve warm.

Prefer the classic version? Golden Crispy Packet Fritters

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