Cheesy Zucchini Tots

Who else loves zucchini? It’s one of my favorite vegetables! I like that it’s so mellow that it goes with pretty much anything, and it’s so easy to change it up with different flavor combinations. It’s great for baking, and I like to shred it and add it to ground meat for a little extra nutrition. It’s kind of amazing how many recipes you can use it in! These cheesy zucchini tots are a fun twist on tater tots, and are loaded with my favorite vegetable, along with some cheese and garlic to make things extra yummy. They’re super easy and quick to make, with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand in your pantry!

You’ll start by grating your zucchini into a clean kitchen towel, then squeezing out all of the extra liquid. I’m always shocked by how much water I get out of my zucchini! You’ll want the zucchini to be as dry as possible, so the tots don’t get soggy.

Once your zucchini is drained, mix it with some eggs, bread crumbs, seasonings, and grated cheese. I used a white cheddar cheese, but I think it would also be delicious with mozzarella. You really can’t go wrong here!

Mix all of that together until it’s all blended.

Next, scoop the zucchini mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto a baking sheet. I used a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to make things easier, but a teaspoon will work as well.

Finally, bake them in the oven until they’re golden brown and cooked through.

I like to serve them hot with my favorite marinara sauce for dipping. They’re a delicious appetizer or a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish. My kids (who don’t share my love of zucchini) absolutely love these and will eat them any time! They’re one of our favorite side dishes, and I make them frequently during the summer while the zucchini is abundant. You definitely have to try these cheesy zucchini tots!

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Cheesy Zucchini Tots

These tots are loaded with shredded zucchini, bread crumbs, and cheese!! It makes for the perfect appetizer served with marinara sauce, or use it as a side dish!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 2 Dozen

Calories 394 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup regular bread crumbs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• marinara

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment or spray with cooking spray.

2. Grate the zucchini into a clean dish towel. Wrap the towel up and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the zucchini, eggs, panko, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cheese.
4. Scoop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Zucchini Tots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 13g 65%

Cholesterol 223mg 74%

Sodium 1738mg 72%

Potassium 398mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 20g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 4g

Protein 23g 46%

Vitamin A 20%

Vitamin C 21.3%

Calcium 48.6%

Iron 14.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Thanks for sharing this recipe, Alicia! I’m already drooling over these tots… For more amazing recipes, visit her over at The Baker Upstairs.

Here’s another delicious (and of course, cheesy) appetizer for you to try:

Cheesy Artichoke Bread

For more yummy zucchini recipes, check out these:

• Zucchini Boats
• Glazed Zucchini Muffins
• Chocolate Zucchini Cake

ENJOY!