"Broccoli Tots"

BROCCOLI TOTS VIDEO

INGREDIENTS

12 ounces broccoli, cut into small florets
1/4 cup scallions, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, finely diced 
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 egg, beaten
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
Salt & pepper
Optional: 2 tsp Sriracha (optional but recommended!)

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Aggressively season it with salt. Blanch the broccoli in boiling water for about two minutes. Drain and finely chop the cooked broccoli. In a mixing bowl, add broccoli, scallions, garlic, cheddar, egg, and breadcrumbs. Optional: add hot sauce of choice. Mix well and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.

Spray a nonstick baking sheet with nonstick spray. Shape the mixture into tot shapes and spread them evenly on the sheet.

Bake for 8-9 minutes. Flip and then bake for an additional 8-9 minutes on the other side until golden brown.

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