A delicious and cheesy twist on a classic favorite, these broccoli tots will fly off of your table. They are the perfect side or appetizer for any meal!

Broccoli is one of my favorite veggies to add to a meal. You can use it as a mix-in, side, or part of your main dish! A few of my favorite broccoli recipes are this Beef and broccoli, this lo mein, or this soup!

What are Broccoli Tots?

If you love tater tots, then these broccoli tots are for you! If you have some broccoli on hand, then you definitely need to try these. You mix some cheeses with seasonings, an egg, and some riced broccoli, and voila! You are ready to pop these in the oven and get them nice and crispy to add to your meal. These are insanely delicious and go perfect with a hamburger or even this fried chicken.

These broccoli tots are similar to my cauliflower tots that I had made a few months ago. I wanted to do them with broccoli, too, since the ingredients go hand in hand. These broccoli tots have the same consistency as tater tots (crispy on the outside and soft on the inside), but they are baked instead of fried. They are so delicious, and you MUST TRY them.

Ingredients to Make Broccoli Tots

This ingredients list is short and sweet with common kitchen ingredients. There is nothing in these that you have to search for at the grocery store! See the (printable) recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

• Broccoli: You will need to cook your broccolis up and pulse it in a food processer before you can make these tots.
• Egg: The egg will bind all of the ingredients together alloweing you to shape them into a tot.
• Cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese: The cheeses not only add a great flavor but they make the texture soft.
• Flour: I used all purpose flour in this recipe.
• Onion: Grate this up so that the onion pieces are small and mix in well with the other ingredients.
• Garlic clove: If you don’t have a fresh garlic clove then you can used minced garlic. ½ tsp equals about 1 clove of garlic.
• Salt and pepper: These will finish off the tots with some great flavor!

Let’s Make Some Tots!

These broccoli tots are going to be your new favorite side to add to every meal! Dip them, eat them plain or serve them up as an appetizer. Any way you choose will be perfect and delicious!

1. Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400° and spray a baking sheet well with pan spray.`
2. Cook the broccoli: If using frozen riced broccoli, prepare it according to the package and let it cool until it is cool enough to handle. If using fresh broccoli, prepare a pot of boiling water. Cut the broccoli into florets and place it in a steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until the florets are fork-tender. Alternatively, the broccoli can be steamed in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl with a bit of water in the bottom for 5 minutes. 
3. Pulse the broccoli: Once cooked, place the steamed florets in a food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds until you get a nice riced consistency.
4. Add ingredients and mix: Transfer the riced broccoli to a tea towel or several layers of cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible. There is more liquid than you’d think, I’m usually able to squeeze out nearly a cup of liquid. Measure out 4 cups of broccoli and add to a large bowl. Add the egg, both cheeses, flour, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix together and set aside to rest for 5 minutes or so.
5. Form tots and bake: Using your hands, form the tots (about 35) that are about 1.5x.5 inches and line them up on the baking sheet leaving space between them. Bake for 20 minutes before removing from the oven, flip them over and then bake for another 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
6. Serve: Enjoy with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce

More Delicious Side Dishes

Sides are a great way to really add in some variety to your meal. There are so many options out there so I have rounded up a few of my tried and true favorites. These sides are so delicious that they can almost be eaten on their own or as a snack!

Side Dishes

Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

Side Dishes

Easy Fried Rice

Bread

Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread

Side Dishes

Roasted Brown Butter Honey Garlic Carrots

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Broccoli Tots

A delicious and cheesy twist on a classic favorite, these broccoli tots will fly off of your table. They are the perfect side or appetizer for any meal!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli tots

Prep Time 35 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Servings 35 Tots

Calories 29kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

• 4 Cups riced Broccoli
• 1 large Egg
• ½ Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• ¼ Cup All Purpose Flour
• ⅓ cup Grated Onion
• 1 Clove Garlic minced
• ½ Teaspoon Salt
• ¼ Teaspoon Ground Pepper

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400° and spray a baking sheet well with pan spray.`
• If using frozen riced broccoli, prepare it according to the package and let it cool until it is cool enough to handle. If using fresh broccoli, prepare a pot of boiling water. Cut the broccoli into florets and place it in a steamer basket over the boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until the florets are fork-tender. Alternatively, the broccoli can be steamed in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl with a bit of water in the bottom for 5 minutes.
• Once cooked, place the steamed florets in a food processor and pulse for 10-15 seconds until you get a nice riced consistency.
• Transfer the riced broccoli to a tea towel or several layers of cheesecloth and squeeze to remove as much liquid as possible. There is more liquid than you’d think, I’m usually able to squeeze out nearly a cup of liquid. Measure out 4 cups of broccoli and add to a large bowl. Add the egg, both kinds of cheeses, flour, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix together and set aside to rest for 5 minutes or so.
• Using your hands, form the tots (about 35) that are about 1.5x.5 inches and line them up on the baking sheet leaving space between them. Bake for 20 minutes before removing from the oven, flip them over, and then bake for another 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
• Enjoy with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg