Looking for quick, easy and healthy snack ideas for kids? These broccoli cheese tots are made with just a handful of simple ingredients: Broccoli, cheddar cheese, Ritz crackers, an egg and seasoning to taste. This fun snack idea is perfect for toddlers, kids, teens, picky eaters and adults! A healthy but delicious after school snack idea for at home, on the go or even their school lunchbox.
Course: Snack
Keyword: broccoli, cheddar, cheese, easy, healthy, kids, mini muffin tin, snacks, tots
Servings: 16cups
Equipment
mini muffin tin
Ingredients
3cupscooked and chopped broccoli
1large egg
12Ritz crackers(crushed)
1heaping cup of cheddar cheese(plus more for topping)
1/2tspgarlic powder
1/2tspsalt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375° F.
In a medium size bowl, mix all of the ingredients together until well incorporated.
Generously grease a mini muffin tin and evenly distribute the mixture into about 16 of your muffin tin cups.
Use your fingers to squish the mixture down so that it's well compacted.
Top with more cheese and bake in the center rack for 14-16 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown.
Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
Serve alone or with a little ranch or ketchup for dipping.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
The mixture will seem a bit dry, but this is what makes them crispy and not too eggy. Add an extra egg if you want more of a quiche consistency. They're great for breakfast this way!
To make it easy, I just buy the microwavable frozen broccoli.
Like things crispy? You can add a pinch of cheese to the bottom of your greased muffin tin wells before adding your mixture.
Feel free to season however you'd like. You could also add onion powder or black pepper. Don't forget that the Ritz crackers already have added salt.