Description
Yellow Squash Tots are a crispy, cheesy veggie snack made with simple ingredients. Perfect for kids, parties, or meal prep—try them today!
Ingredients
For the Tots:
3 small yellow squash or zucchini (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)
1 large egg
4 oz grated cheddar cheese (about ½ cup)
¾ cup breadcrumbs
½ medium onion, finely chopped
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
Ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: 2 tbsp to ¼ cup finely minced parsley
For the Yogurt Dip:
⅓ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp finely minced parsley or dill
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Prep Your Oven: Preheat to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or lightly coating it with olive oil.
Grate and Drain: Grate the squash using a fine grater or food processor. Mix in ½ tsp salt and place in a colander. Let sit while prepping other ingredients. Then, squeeze out as much liquid as possible—about 1 cup per pound of squash.
Mix It Up: In a large mixing bowl, combine drained squash, egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional parsley. Mix until a thick, sticky paste forms. If it’s too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
Form Tots: With wet hands, shape mixture into small tot shapes using about 1.5–2 tablespoons per piece. Dip hands in cold water occasionally to prevent sticking.
Bake: Arrange tots on the baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until tops are golden and bottoms are lightly browned. Let rest for 5 minutes before removing.
Make the Dip: While the tots bake, mix all dip ingredients in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the warm tots with a side of tangy yogurt dip.
Notes
Use a food processor to save time grating squash.
Dip your hands in water to make forming tots easier.
For best results, don’t skip squeezing out excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes