Easy Baked Yellow Squash Tots
A delightful twist on comfort food, these baked yellow squash tots are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated yellow squash, moisture squeezed out
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep your yellow squash by grating it and squeezing out excess moisture.
- Mix together the grated squash, cheddar cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into small patties or tots and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with dips like ranch dressing, salsa, or a zesty yogurt sauce. For an extra crispy finish, broil the tots for the last 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: yellow squash, baked tots, comfort food, vegetarian recipe, healthy snacks