Best 20 Spinach Balls Recipes

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Spinach balls are a delectable appetizer or side dish that combines the nutritional benefits of spinach with the richness of cheese. These bite-sized treats are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a healthy snack. With a variety of recipes available, spinach balls can be customized to suit different tastes and preferences, whether you prefer them crispy, soft, cheesy, or with a hint of spice. Discover the best spinach ball recipes that will impress your family and friends, and learn how to create these delicious and versatile appetizers in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

PARMESAN SPINACH BALLS



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These delicious little appetizers are always a hit. Serve warm or at room temperature with a good quality mustard. These can be frozen unbaked and popped into the oven when unexpected guests pop in.

Provided by tish

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter, melted
4 small green onion, finely chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix the frozen chopped spinach, Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, butter, green onion, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls.
  • Arrange the balls in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 107.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 632.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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 :

SPINACH-CHEESE BALLS



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Make a veggie-lovers version of our classic and highly-rated Sausage-Cheese Balls appetizer.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 egg
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 cup tomato pasta sauce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients, except pasta sauce. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve with pasta sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Cheese Ball, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

CINDY'S ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH BALLS



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I love keeping frozen vegetables handy in the refrigerator. We were invited to a friend's house and came up with these to bring. I had all of the ingredients. Enjoy! I made these, packed them up, and they vanished. I totally forgot to take a photo of the finished balls. Next time!

Provided by Cindy Anschutz Barbieri

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (10 ounce) package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 large eggs
½ cup tapioca flour
¼ cup almond meal
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wrap thawed spinach in a paper towel and squeeze out water.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and artichoke hearts; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add shallot and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer spinach mixture to a food processor; pulse until broken down into small pieces. Add eggs and pulse 3 to 4 more times. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Mix tapioca flour, almond meal, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes into the spinach mixture until well combined. Use an ice cream scoop to portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 402.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 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

SPINACH BALLS (APPETIZER)



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Make and share this Spinach Balls (appetizer) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
1 (6 ounce) package chicken Stove Top stuffing mix
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup butter, melted
salt, & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook spinach according to instructions, drain in a sieve, use back of a wooden spoon to press the spinach against the sieve to get as much moisture as possible out In a bowl combine the spinach, stuffing mix,cheese, eggs, butter, salt& pepper Mix thoroughly& roll into small balls 3/4 to 1" size.
  • Place on a cookie sheet& freeze.
  • When frozen place in a plastic zip lock bag.
  • To serve place frozen balls on a cookie sheet and bake at 350F 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned If you are doing them fresh or thawed only bake for 7-10 minutes.
  • Serve hot.

GARLIC SPINACH BALLS



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When Amy Hornbuckle first tried these savory bites, she knew she found a new favorite. "They'd be a great way to get my young daughter to eat her vegetables if they were a bit lower in cholesterol," shares the Prattville, Alabama reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in spinach until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HOT SPINACH BALLS & SPICY MUSTARD SAUCE



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This is an easy recipe...people who hate spinach...love this dish....I'm always asked for this recipe...MOST IMPORTANT! SPINACH MUST BE VERY WELL DRAINED...ALL LIQUID MUST BE SQUEEZED OUT OF SPINACH!

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3-1/2 cup dry mustard
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
1 (20 ounce) package frozen spinach, well drained (no liquid left in spinach)
3 cups packaged seasoned stuffing mix (I use Pepperidge Farm Stuffing)
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
6 eggs, small, beaten
3/4 cup soft butter
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 grated small onion
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Mustard Sauce:.
  • To make the spicy russian mustard sauce combine the dry mustard and vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Cover and let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • Next day, in a small pan, combine the mustard vinegar mixture, sugar and egg yolk and simmer over low heat.
  • Cover and store in fridge for up to 1 month.
  • When ready to use this delicious spicy mustard serve it at room temperature.
  • Spinach Balls:
  • (MOST IMPORTANT) Please make sure that the spinach is very well drained, there should be no liquid left in the spinach at all.
  • Next combine all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
  • Then roll the spinach mixture into balls.
  • Place the spinach balls on a cookie sheet and freeze until solid.
  • Once the spinach balls are frozen place in a freezer bag and keep frozen until needed.
  • Bake frozen in a 350 degree oven for 15 - 25 minutes.
  • Please check the spinach balls after 15 minutes as all ovens vary.
  • The balls should be firm when touched, cook longer if necessary.

SPINACH STUFFING BALLS



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

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 35 spinach balls, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (10 ounce) packages chopped spinach, cooked, and well drained
2 cups Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing (crushed)
2 medium onions (chopped)
4 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup melted margarine

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Let stand for 20 minutes.
  • Roll into balls the size of walnuts.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Freeeze if needed.
  • Thaw 20 minutes before warming.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.2, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 135, Sodium 448.1, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12.3

SPINACH AND RICOTTA BALLS



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Categories     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Boil

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 10 oz. package frozen spinach
1 15 oz. package skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
2-3 T. parmesan cheese, grated
Flour, white or whole wheat
1/2 t. Nutmeg
Salt and Peppe

Steps:

  • Cook the frozen spinach, and get rid of *all* water (this is the most important step-- use paper towels to truly get all moisture out of the spinach, I even use a rolling pin.) Chop spinach. In a mixing bowl, add spinach, cheeses, nutmeg, and egg, salt and pepper. Mix well. Add just enough flour to make mixture start to ball up. (usually between 1/3 and 1/2 cup if you've dried the spinach enough.) Create tbsp. sized balls of the mixture (like drop cookie size.) Bring water to a gentle boil (med-med high heat depending on stove.) Drop in all spinach balls. Done in 2-4 minutes or when they rise to the top. Remove from water as ready with wire tool or slotted spoon. Great with pasta sauce, or simply good olive oil and a sprinkling of parmesan.

CRISPY DEEP FRIED SPINACH BALLS



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Make and share this Crispy Deep Fried Spinach Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tryanythingtasty1

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 9m

Yield 8 balls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
1 egg white
1/2 cup fresh parmesan cheese
rock salt
pepper
1 red chile
50 g butter

Steps:

  • Mix together all the ingredients in a bowl using your hands as this helps get the mix together, the egg white will help to bind the mixture so it should all come together very quickly.
  • Once the mix can be sculpted into a ball shape it is ready to create the individual balls.
  • Tear off sections of the mixture and using your palms roll it into a ball about the size of a golf ball flatten the ball slightly so it is a kind of oval shape.
  • Deep fry the balls until they are a golden brown colour on all sides and serve on top of a creamy pasta dish. The balls should be slighly soft with melted cheese inside if they are cooked correctly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.1, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 498.1, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.5, Protein 9.8

CHICKEN AND SPINACH POTATO BALLS WITH CREAMY RED PEPPER COULIS



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This recipe, inspired by the winning submission of the Arla Chopped at Home Challenge by Lidia Haddadian, is a take on the Brazilian chicken appetizer coxinha.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h50m

Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 medium Idaho potatoes
2 medium red bell peppers
1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 6 ounces)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 cup chicken broth or stock
7 ounces cream cheese spread, Arla® Original Cream Cheese
3 packed cups baby spinach, finely chopped (about 2 ounces), plus whole leaves for garnish
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup panko

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the potatoes and bell peppers on a baking sheet. Put the chicken breast on a sheet of foil and fold up the sides to make a boat. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Put on the baking sheet next to the potatoes and bell peppers.
  • Bake until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 25 minutes. Remove the chicken, set aside to cool and then finely chop. Continue to bake the bell peppers and potatoes, turning occasionally, until the bell peppers are soft and their skins wrinkly, about 5 minutes more (about 30 minutes total) and until a knife slips easily into the potatoes, about 35 minutes more (about 1 hour total). When the bell peppers are done, put in a bowl, cover and let steam for 10 minutes. Remove the skins and seeds under cold running water and then roughly chop and set aside. When the potatoes are done and cool enough to handle, remove the skins and let cool completely.
  • For the red pepper coulis: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add half of the onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vinegar and half the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the chopped bell peppers, chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by about half, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set side. Wipe out the skillet.
  • For the chicken filling: Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the spinach and remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until the spinach is completely wilted, about 3 minutes. Add the parsley, chopped chicken, a heaping 1/4 cup cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool. Divide the filling into 12 even mounds and put on a baking sheet.
  • For the potato dough: Shred the cooled potatoes on a box grater over a large bowl. Add the remaining cream cheese and 2 teaspoons salt. Use your hands to work into a dough (if the dough is sticky, dip your hands into cold water). Divide into 12 even mounds. Roll each mound into a ball.
  • Line a baking sheet or large plate with parchment. Split a ball of potato dough in half. Make a deep pocket in one of the halves and stuff it with a mound of chicken filling. Flatten the other ball half with your palm, cover the filling with it and then pinch and roll until the dough is smooth and sealed. Put on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining dough and filling to make 12 balls. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and freeze until the balls are chilled and firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot with 3 inches of vegetable oil and bring to 360 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer over medium heat. Beat the eggs in shallow bowl, put the flour in another shallow bowl and the panko in a third shallow bowl. Add a large pinch of salt to each and whisk. Roll a potato ball in the flour, then dip in the egg, letting the excess drip off, and then coat in the panko. Return to the baking sheet and bread the remaining balls.
  • Working in two batches, fry the balls, turning as needed, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.
  • Spread the coulis on a platter, add the fried balls and garnish with the spinach.

SPINACH CHEESE BALLS (USING CANNED SPINACH)



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Another way to use canned spinach from Popeye website. Can be frozen after shaping into balls then cover with foil. Freeze to firm and when frozen remove from cookie sheet and store in freezer bag. Do not thaw before baking.

Provided by shellbee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 5 dozen, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (14 ounce) cans chopped spinach, well drained
2 cups herb stuffing mix
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4-1/2 cup parmmesan cheese
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted
2 -3 eggs

Steps:

  • mix all ingredients together in large bowl.
  • refrigerate 20 min or till needed.
  • preheat oven to 350.
  • roll chilled mixture into 1 in balls.
  • put on greased cookie sheet.
  • bake 15 minutes.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM STUFFING BALLS



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My friend asked me to make these for a party. These didn't turn out for me, I would suggest Recipe #146371 instead.

Provided by MommyMakes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) package Stove Top stuffing mix, Monterey Style with Mushroon & Onion
1 2/3 cups hot chicken broth
1/4 cup butter
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drain
2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, finely diced
3 -4 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Mix stuffing, water and butter in a large bowl. Add all additional ingredients and mixed until well blended.
  • Shape into 60 balls, about 1 inch across.
  • Place in a single layer on a greased baking sheet. Chill 2 hours.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

SAUSAGE BALLS WITH SPINACH



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I couldn't find a sausage and spinach ball, so I came up with this recipe. My kids love them!

Provided by ezmars

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup self-rising flour
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a large baking stone in the oven to preheat.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix sausage, spinach, Cheddar cheese, flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Form mixture into balls and place on the preheated baking stone.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before enjoying.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 1507.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

SPINACH ARANCINI (RICE BALLS)



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Make and share this Spinach Arancini (rice Balls) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DeSouter

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely minced
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1 cup white wine
sea salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth, heated
2 cups chopped spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 lb mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In large, deep saucepan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Add the onions and saute for about 1 minute. Add the garlic stir. After another 5 minutes, add the rice and white wine and a pinch of salt stir and allow to cook down for about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add 2 (8-ounce) ladles of broth. Allow to absorb into rice for about 10 minutes, stirring, then add another 2 (8-ounce ladles) of broth and allow that to absorb for about 10 minutes.
  • Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Add spinach to broth and rice and stir in with sweet butter. Add 1 cup of the Parmigiano.
  • When all ingredients are hot and mixed, pour and spread onto a parchment lined cookie sheet to cool. Once cool, cover with a layer of plastic wrap to avoid skin forming and refrigerate until completely cooled and firm. Refrigerate overnight if necessary.
  • When completely cooled, cover rice and spinach with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano. With hands, roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. With fingers, make a small hole in the rice ball's center and insert 1 small cube of mozzarella, and cover with more rice.
  • Place flour, beaten eggs, and seasoned bread crumbs in separate bowls. Coat each ball with flour, then with whisked egg, then with seasoned breadcrumbs. Repeat with all rice balls and lay the coated balls on a cookie tray and refrigerate until ready to fry.
  • In a heavy large pan, heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the balls, in batches, until golden brown. Remove each ball with a slotted spoon and place on parchment paper or paper towel lined cookie sheet to dry. Serve hot.

MAKEOVER GARLIC SPINACH BALLS



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In her Prattville, Alabama kitchen, Amy Hornbuckle bakes these yummy spinach balls without an ounce of guilt. That's because this recipe cut 72% of the cholesterol and 44% of the calories from the original version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Stir in spinach until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY DEEP FRIED SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP BALLS



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My girlfriend and I were at T.G.I. Fridays last week, and as we were eating chips w/ spinach and artichoke dip, and we started talking about how good it would be in deep friend little balls. We thought that surely it had been done before, but as we searched online (Food Network,Google,etc), we couldn't find any reference to it, and couldn't find a recipe. Well, we decided to make our own!

Provided by tpiercefield

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 18 Ball of Joy, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 artichoke hearts (fresh, not canned or pickled)
3 garlic cloves (shredded or pressed)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces chopped spinach (squeeze as much water out as you can)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup flour, for bowl # 1
3 large eggs, beaten for bowl # 2
panko breadcrumbs, bowl # 3

Steps:

  • If you've made Spinach & Artichoke Dip before, you will notice that this recipe is much thicker. If the finished product isn't thick enough to roll into balls, add alittle more Parm Cheese, or refrigerate to tighten/thicken the mix.
  • Preheat your Fry Daddy! Roll the balls into the size you would like, and place on a sheet, and place in the freezer for 20 - 30 mins (this will tighten/solidify the balls into something that can be more successfully breaded.
  • One at a time, cover each ball with flour (bowl #1), then into the egg until its totally covered (bowl #2), and finally into the breadcrumbs until covered (bowl #3). Drop into the hot oil and fry for 5 - 6 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.1, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 548, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 3.1, Protein 20.7

Tips:

  • If you want a crispier ball, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. The panko will absorb less oil and give the balls a more golden brown color.
  • Don't overmix the spinach balls, or they will be tough. Just mix them until the ingredients are combined.
  • If you're short on time, you can use frozen spinach instead of fresh spinach. Just be sure to thaw the spinach completely before using it.
  • To make the spinach balls even more cheesy, add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture.
  • Serve the spinach balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or tzatziki sauce.

Conclusion:

Spinach balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are crispy on the outside and soft and cheesy on the inside. You can make them ahead of time and freeze them, so they are perfect for busy weeknights. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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