Cheesy Broccoli Tots: Simple Crispy Snack Delight
Crispy baked broccoli and cheese tots with whole wheat breadcrumbs, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan for a flavorful vegetarian snack. Perfect for meal prepping or family meals.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 22
- Total Time: 37
- Yield: 24 tots (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Easy Lunch Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups steamed and finely chopped broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large beaten egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
Steam broccoli until tender (5-7 minutes), then chop finely
In a bowl, mix broccoli, cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
Combine Parmesan with breadcrumbs in a separate bowl
Form mixture into 24 equal-sized tots, rolling in breadcrumb mixture to coat
Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets and bake 10 minutes
Flip tots and bake 12-15 minutes total until golden brown
Notes
Use fresh cheddar for best texture; avoid pre-shredded varieties
For frozen broccoli: thaw completely and pat dry to remove moisture
Store cooled tots in airtight container for up to 3 days
Baked tots freeze well for 1-2 months
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tot
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.2g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 28mg