Description
Cheesy zucchini tots that are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. A fun way to sneak veggies into snacks and meals, made with simple pantry staples and baked without deep frying.
Ingredients
- Zucchini (grated) – 2 cups
- Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 cup
- Breadcrumbs – ½ cup
- Egg – 1 large
- Garlic powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – ¼ tsp
Instructions
1. step 1: prep the zucchini
2. Grate the zucchini. Then squeeze out excess water with a clean towel. This step keeps your cheesy zucchini tots from getting soggy.
3. step 2: mix the ingredients
4. In a bowl, combine zucchini, cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until the cheesy zucchini tots mixture holds together.
5. step 3: shape and bake
6. Preheat oven to 400°F. Shape the mixture into small tot shapes. Place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden. Your cheesy zucchini tots are ready!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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