Cheesy Broccoli Tots

Name: Cheesy Broccoli Tots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup superfine almond flour

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
180 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Cheesy Broccoli Tots

Winston Campbell

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These broccoli tots turn broccoli into a fun snack. You can make them with frozen chopped broccoli. They are easy, cheesy, and delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

Olive oil spray
16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli or fresh chopped broccoli
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt see notes below
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded; 4 ounces
1 cup superfine almond flour 4 ounces; see notes below

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with high-heat-resistant parchment paper or nonstick foil and lightly spray it with olive oil cooking spray.
Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a microwave-safe plate and microwave for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking, to thaw. Drain REALLY well.
Meanwhile, in another large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne. Add the cheddar and the almond flour.
Add the thawed and drained broccoli. Use a large spoon to mix everything together. Mix thoroughly, making sure all broccoli pieces are coated.
Use a heaping 1.5-tablespoon scoop to transfer mounds of the mixture onto the baking sheet. You should get about 24 tots. Make sure they don’t touch each other. Lightly spray the tots with olive oil.
Bake the tots for 15 minutes on the first side and for 10 more minutes on the second side, until browned. Allow them to cool for a couple of minutes, then serve.

Notes

You can replace the almond flour with breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed) if you don't mind the added carbs.
You can use 16 ounces of fresh broccoli florets instead of frozen broccoli. Chop them into small pieces and microwave them like frozen broccoli, but for just three minutes.
If using any salt other than Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
You don't need to flatten the tots once you place them on the baking sheet. While I sometimes gently flatten them, as I do in the video below, I find that I like them better when they're tall rather than flat.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave at 50% power or in a 350°F oven. Or enjoy them cold! You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months.