Description
Crispy baked Cheesy Zucchini Tots made with zucchini, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. A simple appetizer or snack that is family friendly and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini, grated
- 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- Avocado oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and grease a baking sheet.
- Press excess moisture from grated zucchini.
- Combine zucchini with breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, cornstarch, and seasonings.
- Shape mixture into small tots using a tablespoon.
- Arrange on baking sheet and lightly spray with oil.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked or uncooked tots for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in a 375°F oven until crisp and heated through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 430
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 64