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    Recipes » Appetizers

    Broccoli Tots

    Published: Mar 23, 2015 · Modified: Jul 26, 2018 by Marissa Stevens · 46 Comments

    Gluten FreeVegetarian

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    broccoli tots served on a white platter

    Have you ever considered making your own Broccoli Tots? I hadn't, but it turns out they're absolutely delicious and so easy to make. Perfect for a healthy snack or party food!

    Broccoli Tots served on a white platter

    It worked perfectly!

    It was Stephanie's post for that got me to thinking about this. I'm still going to try Stephanie's original recipe, because I don't always want the bulk of potatoes. But a mixture a broccoli and potato is hard to beat.

    How to Make Broccoli Tots

    Step 1: Blanch broccoli and then whirl in the food processor until it's finely chopped. Parboil potato cubes and whirl them too in the food processor until finely chopped.

    Broccoli
    Potatoes
    chopped potatoes

    Step 2: Mix all of the recipe ingredients together in a big bowl. Scoop the mixture out on to a parchment lined baking sheet and shape them into little tots.

    tots ready to scoop
    tots ready to bake

    Step 3: Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F and then eat them hot!!

    Broccoli Tots

    Marissa Stevens
    Dip these into sriracha and maybe even sour cream if you're feeling decadent! 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 26 minutes mins
    Total Time 46 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Servings 50 tots
    Calories 19 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes cut into ½-inch cubes
    • 1 pound broccoli cut into florets
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten
    • 2 green onions thinly sliced
    • 2 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
    • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add potato cubes to a medium saucepan and add enough water just to cover. Bring to boil; reduce heat slightly and leave at a low boil for 6 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a colander with a slotted spoon, reserving water. Rinse potatoes with cold water to slow their cooking.
    • Add more water to saucepan, enough so that it will cover the broccoli, and return to stove. Bring to boil. Add broccoli and blanch one minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain thoroughly. Transfer to bowl of a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add chopped broccoli to medium bowl.
    • Transfer par-boiled potato cubes to food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add to broccoli in bowl.
    • Add remaining ingredients to broccoli potato mixture and carefully stir with a fork to combine.
    • Using a mini ice cream scoop (like this one) or a teaspoon, scoop out 1 ½ tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheet. You'll be able to fit about 25 on one baking sheet, so this recipe will make two batches. Shape each portion into a little log.
    • Bake 20 minutes, turning the baking sheet after 10 minutes.
    • Enjoy hot!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 73mgVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 9.2mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.5mg
    Tried this recipe?I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram at @pinchandswirl or leave me a comment and rating below.

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    1. Erin says

      January 04, 2017 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Can you make these ahead of time for a party? Then reheat them? Would you just store them in the fridge until ready to reheat?

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      • Marissa says

        January 04, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Hi Erin - that's a great question. Honestly, I haven't tried reheating them. It's likely that they'd be just fine. Another alternative is to get them to the point of putting them in the oven and refrigerate them until 30 minutes or so before you're ready to serve them and bake them fresh.

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    2. Gabriela Pizarro says

      May 28, 2015 at 7:20 am

      Delicious!!! My fiancé has requested more! Thanks for this awesome recipe!!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        May 31, 2015 at 4:31 pm

        That's wonderful, Gabriela! Thank you for letting me know!

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    3. thespicetrain says

      March 26, 2015 at 8:48 am

      Awesome stuff! And made with ingredients I pretty much keep around at all times, I love that!

      Reply
      • Marissa says

        March 26, 2015 at 10:38 am

        Thank you, Nicole!

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