Chef's Cheesy Broccoli Tots Recipe Is a Fun Variation On Tater Tots Vegetables Snacks Side Dishes Appetizers Vegetarian

First came mashed potato bombs, and now meet broccoli cheese tots. If you're looking for creative ways to get your family to eat their veggies, look no further than this fun variation on tater tots. 

This easy broccoli tots side dish recipe is packed with so much flavor, everyone will be lining up for seconds. My kids love 'em, and they make great snacks, too.

Here's what you need in order to make this vegetarian dish: broccoli, egg, onion, parsley, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, garlic salt and onion powder. The cayenne pepper is optional, if you'd like a bit more kick.

Serve this as a side dish with your favorite proteins for dinner, or as a fun appetizer or tasty snack anytime. Perfect for family gatherings!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes plus 20 to 30 minutes to chill 
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups steamed broccoli, crowns only
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, leaves only
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Helpful Products

• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Salt and Pepper
• Baking Dishes
• Nonstick Cooking Spray

Recipe Notes

• You can try other cheeses in this potato casserole, such as gruyere or Parmesan.
• To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

• Store leftovers in a container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave.

Here’s how you make them:

1. In a food processor, combine the broccoli, onion, parsley and garlic. Pulse the broccoli mixture very fine.
2. In a bowl or gallon-sized food storage bag, add the processed broccoli mixture with all of the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well with a gloved or slightly wet hands to combine like you would making a meatloaf or meatballs.
3. Scoop mixture into the palm of your slightly wet hand. Roll the mixture into a ball. Once a ball has formed, begin pressing down on the top and bottom of the ball with your thumbs while pressing in on the sides with your other hand, rotating into a cylinder-like “tot” shape. Semi-freeze for 20 to 30 minutes to hold shape prior to oven time. You can also leave them in round ball shape and flatten out into discs.
4. Place onto a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the tops of the tots with an additional bit of canola oil spray and season with salt and pepper.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes. Turn the tots and bake an additional 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and warmed through. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 101

Total Fat: 3.7g

Saturated Fat: 1.8g

Cholesterol: 28mg

Sodium: 159mg

Total Carbohydrate: 12.2g

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g

Total Sugars: 1.5g

Protein: 5.1g

Vitamin D: 3mcg

Calcium: 94mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 133mg

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