Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 2 heads of broccoli with stems (about 6 cups grated)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs (beaten)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (grated)

Instruction

  • Grate the broccoli heads and stems (the food processor grate blade works best). Add grated broccoli to a large bowl, add salt, and toss to thoroughly mix. Allow mixture to sit for at least 20 minutes. This process will draw out excess moisture.
  • To drain, squeeze handfuls of the mixture over a fine mesh sieve and then transfer to a paper towel. Repeat until you've squeezed all of the mixture, and then use the paper towel to squeeze any remaining liquid out. Transfer dried broccoli back to the bowl.
  • Add egg and mix well to coat. Add garlic, bread crumbs, and cheese and mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Use your hands to squeeze tablespoon amounts of the broccoli mixture into bite sized tots. Lay one inch apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 22-24 minutes, rotating at least once during baking process. Serve warm alone or with your desired dipping sauce.