Homemade Baked Broccoli Tots

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Bring a pot of water to boil on the stove.

Step 3

Place head of broccoli in the pot for one minute to blanch. Rinse with cold water and drain well.

Step 4

Dice onion and broccoli with a knife or in a food processor.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine diced broccoli, onion, egg, Panko bread crumbs, cheese, and seasonings.

Step 6

Spoon out a 1-1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture and shape tot in your hand. Place tots on a parchment paper lined baking tray. Or forgo rolling by hand and bake in a greased mini muffin pan to save on time.

Step 7

Bake at 400 degrees for about 20-24 minutes until slightly brown. Makes about 20-22 tots.