Cheesy Broccoli Tots
Who knew broccoli could be addictive? These easy homemade cheesy broccoli tots are the perfect snack for kids and adults alike, and they only take about 30 minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese (for best results, shred by hand instead of buying pre-shredded)
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt*
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400˚F and lightly grease a sheet pan.
- 2
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl with ice and cold water and set aside.
- 3
Once boiling, add the broccoli and simmer for 3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice water to stop cooking. Drain well, then pat the broccoli dry with paper towel to remove as much excess moisture as possible. (If there is too much moisture, the batter will be too wet.)
- 4
Add the broccoli to a food processor and pulse a few times, until the broccoli is finely chopped. If you don't have a food processor, you can use a knife to finely chop the broccoli.
- 5
Add the broccoli, eggs, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder to a large bowl and mix thoroughly. It's easiest to mix with your hands to make sure all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
- 6
Use a 1 tablespoon measurement to portion the batter, then form into a tot shape. Place on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly browned, then flip each one over and bake for another 10-12 minutes, until golden brown on both sides.
- 7
Enjoy plain or with a dipping sauce of choice.