Broccoli Cheddar Tots
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- Prep Time25 min
- Total Time55 min
- Makes36 tots
(Photo: Erik Putz)
These bite-sized snacks are perfect for entertaining. (Bonus: They're baked, not fried!)
Ingredients
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
6 cups broccoli florets, about 2 heads
1 egg
2 cups shredded old cheddar cheese
3/4 cup panko
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 400F, then line a baking sheet with parchment.
FILL a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tsp salt. Add broccoli and cook for 1 min. Remove to a large bowl of ice water and submerge broccoli to stop cooking. Drain and pat dry with kitchen towel.
PULSE broccoli in a food processor until finely chopped, then transfer to a large bowl. Add egg, cheddar, panko, green onions, remaining ¼ tsp salt and pepper and stir to combine.
SCOOP out 1 heaping tbsp of broccoli mixture and shape into a rectangular tot shape. Repeat with remaining mixture and place tots 1 in. apart on prepared sheet.
BAKE until golden brown, 28 to 30 min.
Nutrition (per piece)
Calories 36, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fat 2g, Sodium 106mg.
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