Broccoli Cheese Puffs

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  • Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
12 ounces broccoli florets (blanched & chopped)1 large egg2/3 cups shredded cheddar (used 2.82oz colby/jack )1/2oz Pork Skins (crushed) (Orig Recipe uses 1/2 cup panko)Optional (not included in nutrition):1/4 cup sliced green onionssalt and freshly ground peppershichimi togarashi, if desired
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

-Blanch broccoli in boiling water for 1 minute then immediately shock with cold tap water or an ice bath. Drain very, very well.

-Chop broccoli finely

-Add & throughly mix in egg, cheddar, and pork skins/panko, green onions if using.

-If desired, season generously with salt and pepper.

-Scoop about 1-1.5 tablespoons of mix into your hands and shape into a tater-tot shape. It helps if you keep your hands wet while you’re shaping.

-Place on your prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the tots are made.

-sprinkle on shichimi togarashi, if using.

-Bake until golden brown and crispy, 18-20 minutes, flip them after 10m.

Serving Size: 5 servings of approx 68g

Servings Per Recipe: 5
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 114.3
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 57.3 mg
  • Sodium: 185.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 9.6 g

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