Yellow Squash Tots Recipe
Crispy, cheesy yellow squash tots made in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a healthy snack, kid-friendly side, or veggie-packed appetizer.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- Box grater
- Large mixing bowl
- Clean kitchen towel
- Cookie scoop
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow squash grated, about 2 lbs
- 1 teaspoon salt for drawing out moisture
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese optional
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs chives, parsley, dill (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder optional
- red pepper flakes pinch, optional
Instructions
- Grate squash, sprinkle with salt, and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, combine squash, panko, Parmesan, egg, garlic, pepper, paprika, and any optional seasonings.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch tots using a cookie scoop and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush or drizzle tots with olive oil.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes, flip, then bake for another 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving hot.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 85g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 360mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg