Cheesy baked zucchini tots are a crispy, healthy, and kid-friendly snack perfect as a side dish or appetizer.

Scale

2 cups shredded zucchini

1/2 medium onion diced

1/2 cup dry Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

2 large eggs

4 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded

3 tbsp panko breadcrumbs

salt and pepper to taste

1. After shredding zucchini, place in towel, salt, wait 15 minutes, and squeeze moisture

2. Mix zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, cheese, salt, and pepper

3. Spray mini muffin pan and fill each cup, press down

4. Sprinkle panko on top

5. Bake at 400°F for 15-18 minutes until golden

6. Cool slightly and remove from pan

Squeeze zucchini well to avoid soggy texture

Use oven for reheating for best crispness