The leftovers are excellent, so I sometimes double the recipe and enjoy the leftovers for several days.
Ingredients
You’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make this recipe. The exact measurements are included in the recipe card below. Here’s an overview of what you’ll need: Still, the Picky Eater in our family doesn’t ever eat more than half a cup of it, even when generously buttered. A few more broccoli recipes that my family enjoys include crustless broccoli quiche, broccoli cheese casserole, keto broccoli salad, and cream of broccoli soup.
Olive oil spray: I love cooking with this delicious oil. But if you’d rather use an oil with a higher smoke point, you can use avocado oil instead. Frozen chopped broccoli: I use frozen for convenience, but fresh would work just fine. Eggs: I use large eggs in almost all of my recipes, this one included. To season: I use kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cheddar cheese: I like to use sharp cheddar for extra flavor. Almond flour: I use blanched, finely ground almond flour.
Variations
As mentioned above, I use frozen chopped broccoli for convenience, but fresh chopped broccoli also works. You can replace the garlic powder with a teaspoon of fresh minced garlic. Instead of cheddar, you can use other melty cheese, such as provolone or gouda. If you don’t mind the extra carbs, you can replace the almond flour with breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed). ½ teaspoon of onion powder is good in this recipe. If you like spicy food, increase the cayenne to ¼ teaspoon.
Broccoli Tots Instructions
Expert Tip
For best results, stir the mixture thoroughly. All broccoli pieces should be coated in the almond flour mixture. This will help the broccoli tots retain their shape as they bake.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne. Add the cheddar and almond flour. (Photo 1). Add the thawed and drained broccoli. Use a large spoon or rubber spatula to mix everything together. Mix thoroughly, making sure all broccoli pieces are coated. (Photo 2). Shape the mixture into tots. I like to use a 1.5-tablespoon scoop to scoop them right onto the baking sheet. (Photo 3). Bake the tots until golden, for about 10-15 minutes per side, in a 400°F oven. (Photos 4,5). Serve immediately. (Photo 6).
Serving Suggestions
Storing Leftovers
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Recipe Card
When I make these tots as a side dish, I like to serve them with a main course that I can bake in the same 400°F oven. So I often serve them with one of the following:
Keto meatballs Baked chicken thighs Garlic parmesan wings Baked chicken wings Cheeseburger casserole Keto fried chicken Jerk chicken
Or enjoy them cold! You can also freeze the leftovers for up to three months.
