Description
Savory spinach balls deliver a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer packed with herbal complexity and cheesy goodness. Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs combine into bite-sized delights you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (10 ounces / 283 grams) packages frozen spinach, thawed & well-drained
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 2 ¼ cups (540 milliliters) stuffing with herbs
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) butter, melted
- ½ cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese
Seasonings:
- 2 small onions, very finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly press spinach to eliminate excess moisture, ensuring a compact and flavorful base for the appetizer.
- Crumble stuffing mix into fine fragments to help bind the ingredients and create a cohesive texture.
- Whisk eggs and melted butter together, creating a smooth liquid that will help hold the spinach balls together during baking.
- Integrate all ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, stirring methodically to distribute Parmesan cheese, minced onions, and seasonings evenly throughout the mixture.
- Gently roll the combined mixture into uniform spherical shapes, approximately one inch in diameter, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of non-stick spray to prevent potential sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Arrange the spinach spheres on the prepared sheet, leaving slight spacing between each ball to promote uniform browning.
- Position the tray in a preheated oven, allowing the balls to transform into golden-edged delicacies with a crisp exterior and tender interior.
- Monitor the appetizers during baking, removing when they achieve a rich, appetizing golden-brown coloration.
- Allow the spinach balls to rest momentarily after baking, then serve warm or at ambient temperature as a delectable starter or side dish.
Notes
- Squeeze spinach thoroughly to prevent soggy texture and ensure crispy, delightful appetizer.
- Mixing ingredients with hands creates better binding and allows feeling the perfect consistency for forming uniform balls.
- Experiment with additional herbs like basil or thyme for unexpected flavor variations that’ll surprise dinner guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg