Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Spinach Balls - Print Friendly

  • 2 10 oz pack of frozen spinach
  • 3 cups of your favorite seasoned breadcrumbs (hint: make your own)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 eggs, well beaten
  • 3/4 cup of unsalted melted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Add the frozen spinach to a large pot of water, and cook on high heat for nearly 12 minutes. During this time, prepare the remaining ingredients. Once the spinach is cooked, drain, and let cool. The goal here is to remove all of the water from the spinach, and trust me, there is about two cups that will get strained. If you think you are done removing the water, wait a couple of minutes, and try it again.

Next, get a large mixing bowl out, take the spinach and pull it apart so it is not just one big clump. Add in the remaining ingredients, and mix very well to combine everything.

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take about 2-3 tablespoons of the spinach mixture and shape them into balls, pretty much like you would do a small to medium sized meat ball. Place as many as you can on the baking sheet, and cook for 16 minutes.

When they are cooked, simply serve on your favorite appetizer tray, and your party is all set, well, for the most part. These can also be made ahead of time, and placed in the freezer. When you are ready to reheat, simply place them in the oven for nearly 20-25 minutes.