Broccoli Bacon Ranch Tots

Recipe View 0 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Place 1/2 of the broccoli florets in a food processor; pulse about 20 times until it resembles rice grains. Repeat with remaining broccoli florets. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Fill a large, shallow saucepan with 1/2 inch water; add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add broccoli rice. Cover and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Transfer broccoli rice to the center of a clean absorbent dish towel. Squeeze and twist the towel to remove as much of the moisture as possible. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins In a large bowl, combine Cheddar cheese, bread crumbs, onion, egg, bacon, ranch dressing mix, and parsley. Mix well. Add broccoli rice and mix until the mixture sticks together when pressed. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture with a small ice cream scoop; form into a ball and then press into the shape of a tot using oiled hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture. (20 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Drizzle olive oil over broccoli tots. Sprinkle remaining 1 teaspoon salt on top. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 24 mins Bake in the preheated oven, turning halfway with tongs, until golden brown, about 24 minutes. (24 minutes)