Baked Cheesy Spinach Balls

Name: Baked Cheesy Spinach Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 48 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 20 ounces frozen spinach, coarsely chopped; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing crumbs; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 4 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, or to taste; 1/2 cup seasoned or plain breadcrumbs, optional; 2 tablespoons finely minced onions, optional; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, pine nuts, or walnuts, optional; 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper, optional; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional

Spinach balls offer a simple appetizer or a versatile accompaniment to pasta dishes.

⭐ 4.5 (60 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 48 servings

Category Tags:

Appetizer Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cook and thoroughly drain the spinach.
In a large bowl, combine warm spinach, softened butter, stuffing crumbs, Parmesan, and optional onions, nuts, bell pepper, and cayenne. Mix well and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Whisk eggs, add to the spinach mixture, combine thoroughly, and chill for 30 minutes, covered.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or cooking spray. If using, place breadcrumbs in a shallow dish.
Form the chilled mixture into small balls using a rounded teaspoon, dampening hands as needed.
Roll each ball in breadcrumbs to coat, then place on the prepared baking sheet with 1/2-inch spacing.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until firm.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 59 kcal

Carbohydrate: 2 g

Cholesterol: 25 mg

Fiber: 0 g

Protein: 2 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 126 mg

Sugar: 0 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g