Broccoli Tots

cheesy broccoli tots piled next to ranch dressing.

These cheesy broccoli tots are perfect for dunking in ranch or ketchup and the whole family loves them! We like to serve these up with burgers and other kid friendly meals for a healthier dinner that everyone enjoys.

These cheesy broccoli tots are perfect for dunking in ranch or ketchup and the whole family loves them! We like to serve these up with burgers and other kid friendly meals for a healthier dinner that everyone enjoys.

Yield 28 tots
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces broccoli florets
  • ¾ cup Parmesan
  • ¾ cup grated cheddar
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the broccoli florets in a mixing bowl along with 2 tablespoons of water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 4 minutes. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  3. Carefully remove the plastic wrap and drain the liquid from the bowl.
  4. Add the broccoli to the bowl of a food processor or blender along with the remaining ingredients.
  5. Process until you have a finely ground mixture. 
  6. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out portions of the mixture and then shape with your hands into tots.
  7. Place on the prepared baking sheet and spritz lightly with non-stick spray.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

Using a small cookie scoop yields evenly sized tots every time, which helps them bake up better and makes it easier to calculate nutrition. We use our cookie scoops often for all kinds of things - highly recommend.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 7 tots
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 251Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 656mgCarbohydrates: 9gNet Carbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 15g

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