Summer Squash Tots
Ingredients
- 3 medium yellow summer squash or zucchini, shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese or other variety - finely grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp. fine minced onion
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. dried parsley or 2 T fresh parsley
- 3 Tbsp. Olive oil and non-stick spray
Directions
- For Cooktop use 11 in skillet or to bake, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray/oil a standard size cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
- Place grated zucchini (can use food processor) in a bowl, add ½ teaspoon salt and mix well. Put the grated squash in a colander (or use a cheesecloth). Let sit while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl add breadcrumbs, cheese, eggs, cornstarch, onion, garlic, pepper and parsley.
- Rinse the grated squash to remove salt and use your hands to squeeze all the extra liquid from the grated squash in the colander. You should have about 1 cup of liquid for every pound of squash you use. Discard the liquid.
- Using a large spatula, mix the ingredients together until combined.
- Using a tablespoon for uniform measurement, scoop zucchini and form into tots. For pan frying, flatten the tots.
- If baking, place onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray tops with oil.
- Place into the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp, about 18-22 minutes.
- For cooktop, heat an 11 in. skillet to medium hot. Spray with nonstick spray and add 3 Tbsp. Olive oil. Pan-fry tots on each side until brown on each side.
- Serve immediately alongside your favorite dip (ketchup, marinara or ranch).