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Broccoli and Cheese Tots
Golden broccoli and cheese tots emerge from the oven with a crisp, seasoned breadcrumb shell that gives way to tender florets and gooey cheddar. Scallions add a gentle savory note, making each bite taste rich and satisfying.
- Total
- 33 min
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 18 min
- Serves
- 4
Nutrition per Serving
- Calories
- 152
- Protein
- 13g
- Carbs
- 14g
- Fat
- 6g
- Fiber
- 4g
- Sugar
- 1g
- Sodium
- 416mg
Ingredients
- • 12 oz broccoli florets
- • 1 large egg
- • 1 large egg white
- • 1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
- • 2/3 cup reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- • salt and pepper, to taste
- • cooking spray
Instructions
- To cook the broccoli florets, blanch in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water and drain well; dry on paper towel.
- Using a knife finely chop and set 2 cups aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon heaping tablespoons of mixture in your hands and roll into small ovals.
- Place on the cookie sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden.