Ingredients

• 1 pound broccoli florets

• 1 to 2 eggs

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

• ⅔ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

Steps

1. Remove the lid from a large pot of boiling water

2. Add 1 pound of broccoli florets

3. Push the broccoli down to ensure it is all submerged and cook for 3 minutes

4. Drain the broccoli florets and run them under cold water to shock them and prevent the broccoli from cooking more

5. Finely chop the broccoli into tiny minced pieces and add to a large bowl

6. Add 1 egg, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, and ⅔ cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

7. Stir everything together until combined

8. Add another egg if the batter seems too dry and mix again to incorporate

9. Scoop a tablespoon size-ful of the broccoli mixture into your hand and press the mix together to form and shape a 1 inch size broccoli tot. Place the shaped tot on a parchment paper lined tray

10. Continue scooping the remaining broccoli mix and forming small tots

11. Bake the broccoli tots in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes

12. Remove the tots from the oven

13. Carefully flip each tot over to the other side

14. Return the tray of broccoli tots in the oven to bake for another 10 to 12 minutes 

15. Remove the tots from the oven when crispy and enjoy

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