How To Make Broccoli and Cheese Tots
Bake a slightly healthier batch of these gooey cheese tots, packed with tender broccoli and seasoned breadcrumbs, for a more scrumptious snack!
Ingredients
- 12broccoli florets
- 1large egg
- 1large egg white
- ½cupscallion,finely chopped
- â…”cupsharp cheddar cheese,reduced fat, grated
- ½cupseasoned breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper,to taste
- cooking spray
Instructions
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Blanch the broccoli in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water. Drain well and dry on paper towel.
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Using a knife, finely chop the broccoli, and set 2 cups aside.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a nonstick cookie sheet with cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine the broccoli, egg, egg white, scallion, cheddar cheese, seasoned breadcrumbs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Spoon heaping tablespoons of the mixture in hands and roll into small ovals.
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Place on the cookie sheet and bake for about 16 to 18 minutes, turning halfway through cooking until golden.
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Serve warm, and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories:Â 382.96kcal
- Fat:Â 16.69g
- Saturated Fat:Â 5.37g
- Trans Fat:Â 0.26g
- Monounsaturated Fat:Â 6.05g
- Polyunsaturated Fat:Â 2.60g
- Carbohydrates:Â 43.63g
- Fiber:Â 13.11g
- Sugar:Â 9.01g
- Protein:Â 22.74g
- Cholesterol:Â 68.94mg
- Sodium:Â 1233.46mg
- Calcium:Â 410.13mg
- Potassium:Â 1560.83mg
- Iron:Â 4.56mg
- Vitamin A: 224.96µg
- Vitamin C:Â 406.43mg
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