Place florets in a medium-sized mixing bowl, and microwave for 1-2 minutes to defrost.

Allow broccoli to cool.

Gently squeeze florets to remove excess water.

Option 1: Chop florets into a fine dice. This will take a couple minutes.

Option 2: Use a food processor, and pulse broccoli until chopped into small pieces.

Transfer chopped broccoli to a mixing bowl.

Add flour, egg, cheese, and garlic powder; stir until fully combined.

Season with salt and pepper; mix.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Heat a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat.

Coat pan with nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.

Place rounded tablespoon of broccoli mixture in frying pan; flatten with the back of the spoon.

Repeat, leaving about an inch between fritters.

Cook for 2 minutes.

Flip and cook for 2 more minutes.

Transfer cooked fritters to a baking sheet.

When all fritters have been fried, place baking tray of fritters in the oven.

Bake for 5 minutes.