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Spnach Balls

Spinach Balls

Baked spinach balls with Parmesan cheese, Rice Chex cereal, and frozen spinach
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 61 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop
  • parchment paper
  • baking sheet with sides

Ingredients
  

Binder Mix
  • 2 cups Rice Chex cereal, finely crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes (can substitute 1/4 cup fresh onion, minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (can substitute 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Spinach Balls
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons minced garlic from a jar)
  • 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 4 large eggs, beaten well
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

Binder Mix
  • Place all 8 binder ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
Spinach Balls
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Add the garlic to the binder mix and stir well.
  • Press as much of the water out of the spinach as you can. Chop it on a cutting board if there are long stems. Add the spinach to the filler mix bowl.
  • Add the beaten eggs and stir until well mixed.
  • Add the melted butter and stir.
  • Add the parmesan cheese and stir. Use a cookie dough scooper or your hands to roll the mixture into (36) 1 1/2-inch balls.
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper on a cookie sheet with sides. Add the spinach balls, separating them--so they do not touch. Bake the balls for 12-15 minutes or until browned on the bottoms.

Notes

Substituting Stuffing Mix for Binder

Use 6 ounces of packaged stuffing mix, such as Stove Top Stuffing Mix or Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Classic Stuffing, in place of all 8 binder ingredients.

Baking Frozen Spinach Balls

You can make these spinach balls and freeze them on a baking sheet. Then store them in a freezer container. When ready to use, place the frozen balls on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes or until they are browned on the bottom.

Yield

Makes about (36) 1 1/2-inch balls.
 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 2034IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
Keyword spinach appetizer, spinach balls,
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