Best 7 Herbed Spinach Balls Recipes

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Do you have a sudden craving for herbed spinach balls? Not to worry, this article will guide you in the right direction to find the perfect recipe to fulfill your cravings. Whether you prefer crispy or soft and spongy textures, tangy or mild flavors, or whether you're cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, this article will help you find the best recipe for herbed spinach balls that suits your taste and preference.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH BALLS



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Yum Yum.

Provided by JEN VINYARD

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups finely crushed herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ cup melted butter
3 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl combine spinach, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, melted butter and eggs. Shape into walnut-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through and browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 731.6 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

DELICIOUS HERBED SPINACH AND KALE BALLS



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An old Weight Watchers® recipe with many modifications through the years. Delicious and nutritious. Kids love them!

Provided by algc09

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

olive oil cooking spray (such as PAM®)
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup finely chopped onion, or more to taste
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 large eggs, beaten
1 (16 ounce) package frozen kale, thawed and drained
1 cup dry seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground thyme
½ teaspoon dried rubbed sage
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 pinches ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Combine spinach, onion, 5 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil, and eggs together in a large bowl. Add kale, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, garlic powder, thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, and black pepper; mix thoroughly using your hands.
  • Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; flip and continue baking until lightly browned, 10 to 20 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 320.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

HERBED SPINACH BALLS



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A delicious appetizer or vegetable dish. These can be made up ahead of time and frozen. If frozen, increase cooking time by 10 to 15 minutes.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 80 appetizer-size balls.

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 ounces spinach, frozen chopped
2 cups herb stuffing mix
3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, finely minced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 lb butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Thaw spinach and remove excess liquid.
  • Add remaining ingredients (stuffing mix, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, eggs and butter) and mix well.
  • Form the mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 19.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 30.8, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.8

SPINACH STUFFING BALLS



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These cute bites are a snap to fix with stuffing mix and frozen spinach. "Over the years, we've held several appetizer parties for our family gatherings," says Janice Mitchell of Aurora, Colorado. "These delicious spinach balls are always a big hit."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 package (6 ounces) stuffing mix
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine eggs, stuffing mix, butter, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls; place in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPINACH BALLS



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"Either as an appetizer or side dish," promises Faye Buffenmeyer of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, "this is delicious!" And, since it can be made ahead, you might think about doubling the recipe and freezing some for unexpected guests.-Faye Buffenmeyer, Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
2-1/2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well, squeezing out excess liquid. Combine spinach with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Balls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.

Nutrition Facts :

HERBED SPINACH BALLS



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Make and share this Herbed Spinach Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nemokitty

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. In medium mixing bowl, combine spinach, onion, egg and margarine, mixing well. Add remaining ingredients and mix till combined.
  • Using rounded teaspoonfuls, shape mixture into 16 balls. Spray cooking spray on parchment paper on a cookie sheet and place balls on cookie sheet. Bake until balls are cooked and lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 48.7, Sodium 420.4, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6.7

HERBED CHICKEN AND SPINACH MEATBALLS



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These are meatballs to make when you want to eat on the light side, without sacrificing flavor. They are highly seasoned, with chopped spinach and cilantro and lots of aromatic spices. No need for a sauce, they can be served alongside a leafy salad or with steamed rice. Make the meatball mixture a day or two in advance, if desired.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     weeknight, meatballs, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound spinach, washed
1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Pinch of ground cayenne
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems
1 serrano chile, with seeds, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 cup soft fresh bread crumbs, from about 4 slices of crustless sandwich bread
1/2 cup heavy cream, half-and-half or milk
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying
Lime or lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Blanch the spinach: Plunge leaves a handful at a time into a pot of boiling water. Leave just long enough to wilt, about 30 seconds, then drain in a colander and cool under running water. Remove and squeeze wilted leaves into a ball. Using a large knife, roughly chop spinach on a cutting board - you should have about 2 cups. Squeeze into a ball again to remove excess water. (This may be done several hours or up to a day in advance and refrigerated.)
  • In a large bowl, put chicken, salt, pepper, lemon zest, cayenne, nutmeg, fennel seeds, cinnamon, spinach, cilantro, chile, egg, bread crumbs and cream. Using your clean hands, knead everything together, mixing well. Leave to absorb seasoning for 15 minutes or overnight.
  • Test for seasoning: Take a small amount and flatten into a thin patty. Quickly cook in a small skillet, about 1 minute per side. Taste, then adjust the mixture's seasoning if necessary.
  • Using an ice cream scoop or spoon, form 24 rough balls and place on a baking sheet. (The mixture will be soft.) Lightly sprinkle the balls with a very small amount of flour.
  • Set a large, wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to a depth of 1/4 inch. When oil is wavy, use a spoon to help slip in balls into skillet. Gently fry the balls without crowding. Adjust heat as necessary (high heat will make them tough.) Cook for about 4 minutes per side; they should be golden brown, not too dark. Serve with lime or lemon wedges.

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach. Fresh spinach has a more vibrant flavor than frozen spinach, and it will also hold its shape better in the spinach balls.
  • Squeeze the spinach dry. Before adding the spinach to the other ingredients, be sure to squeeze out as much water as possible. This will help to prevent the spinach balls from becoming too wet and mushy.
  • Use a variety of herbs. The herbs in this recipe add a lot of flavor, so don't be afraid to experiment with different combinations. Some good choices include parsley, cilantro, basil, thyme, and oregano.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the spinach balls tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Cook the spinach balls until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a crispy texture.
  • Serve the spinach balls with your favorite dipping sauce. Some good choices include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, or marinara sauce.

Conclusion:

Herbed spinach balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover spinach. So next time you have some spinach on hand, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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