Description
A delightful twist on a classic comfort food, these Baked Butternut Squash Tots are crispy, healthy, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray or olive oil
Instructions
- Prep the butternut squash by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C), peeling and seeding it, and cutting it into chunks.
- Roast the squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, drizzled with olive oil, salt, and pepper, for about 25-30 minutes until fork-tender.
- Mash the roasted squash in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, with some small lumps.
- Combine cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the bowl, mixing until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small, tot-sized ovals and place them back onto the baking sheet.
- Bake the tots for about 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
Notes
Serve the tots with your favorite dipping sauce. You can also make them in advance and bake them when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tots
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baked, butternut squash, tots, vegetarian, comfort food