Description
These Zucchini Tots are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tater tots. Packed with grated zucchini, sharp cheddar cheese, and flavorful seasonings, these tots are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 packed cup grated zucchini (squeezed dry)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ medium onion, finely minced
- ¼ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray (for pan)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with cooking spray.
- Squeeze Zucchini: Squeeze zucchini dry using a clean towel to remove excess moisture.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine zucchini, egg, onion, cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Fill muffin cups with the zucchini mixture, pressing down firmly.
- Bake: Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden and crisp at the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tots to cool for 5 minutes before gently removing them from the tin with a knife or spatula.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini tot
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 2.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Zucchini Tots, Zucchini Recipes, Healthy Snacks
