Cheesy Carrot Tots

5 from 2 votes

These Cheesy Carrot Tots are a veggie-packed finger food that toddlers love. Made with shredded carrots, melty cheese, and simple pantry staples, they’re perfect for lunchboxes, snack time, or baby-led weaning meals. These tots are a fun and easy way to serve up vegetables in a form kids will actually eat.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Carrot, Cheese

Servings: tots

Ingredients

1 cup carrots finely grated
1 egg
1/3 cup cheddar cheese
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder optional

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a bowl, combine grated carrot, egg, cheese, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder if using. Stir until everything is well combined.
Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into tot shapes. Squeeze out any excess liquid to help them hold their shape.
Arrange the tots on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with ketchup or ranch for extra flavor!

Notes

Squeeze Out Moisture: After grating the carrots, use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out excess moisture. This helps the tots hold their shape better.

Uniform Size: Form tots of equal size so they bake evenly.

Serving Suggestions: Serve with a favorite dipping sauce like ketchup, ranch, yogurt-based dip, or hummus to get more flavor.

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