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Zucchini Tots

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Zucchini Tots

Getting my kiddos to eat veggies can be a struggle! Especially with my youngest. So as a Mom I am always on the hunt for healthy recipes that are loaded with veggies that my kids actually will eat. If you know any good ones let me know!

Is it sneaky, you bet!

But it is totally worth it to know that my kids are getting SOMETHING healthy and green in them. 😉

So I was hopeful when I stumbled up this  Zucchini Tots recipe on Pinterest. I figured what kid doesn’t like tater tots and these seemed to have the same texture. So I whipped up the recipe and my kids LOVED them. I was kind of shocked by how fast they disappeared. So it was a total win! I made a couple tweaks to the original recipe to give as bit more flavor.

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Zucchini Tots

These little zucchini tots are SURE to be a hit with your kiddos! 
Course Appetizer, Kid Friendly
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 222 kcal
Author Andie Thueson (adapted from Two Bite Club)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 of an onion diced and sauteed in 1 TBS Butter
  • 1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry Italian it breadcrumbs
  • kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Squeeze Zucchini of excess water and pat dry
  3. Saute onions in butter until translucent
  4. Mix all ingredients together and put into prepared mini muffin pan
  5. Bake 15-18 minutes

Recipe Notes

Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Tots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 222
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

** Note for the easiest shredding of zucchini EVER! – You need to get yourself a food processor. I bought mine way back when Mr. Thueson and I first got married almost 16 years ago and the thing is still working like a champ. So totally worth the investment in my book! The picture below is similar to the model I bought way back when. 😉

To check one out  for yourself! – Just click HERE

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I have also taken this recipe to a couple girls nights and it always a hit. So it’s not just for kids!

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I mean what’s not to love cheese, zucchini, cheese… all good things here!

If you want to lower the carbs and make it Paleo and Keto friendly just sub out the Italian bread crumbs for almond flour and a tsp of Italian seasoning.

I love Zucchini – So make sure and check some of my other FAVORITE and kid friendly zucchini recipes!

8 Comments

  1. We just made these last night. They were YUMMY!

    1. Andie Thueson says:

      Yeah!! So glad you liked them 🙂

  2. Emily Palmier says:

    I had these at a party and they were fabulous! Would it be possible to make them ahead of the party and freeze them?

    1. Andie Thueson says:

      I'm sure they would refreeze just fine!

  3. Is the serving size 6 tots?

    1. Yep!!! The nutritional info is based on gobbling up 6 tots!!!

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