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Place the spinach in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 4-5 minutes on high or until thawed.
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Drain and squeeze out excess liquid (I put the spinach in a colander and then use a spoon to press out the liquid).
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If using the mushrooms or onions, saute them in bit of oil until translucent.
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Drain all liquid.
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In a large bowl, combine spinach, butter, salt, 1 egg, garlic and 3/4 cup bread crumbs.
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Mix well.
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Make balls from spinach mixture by taking a small amount of spinach and rolling in your hands.
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Make the balls 1 1/2 - 2 inches in diameter.
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Wet your hands under running cold water as you make the balls to keep the spinach from sticking to your hands (you'll need to rewet them a couple of times).
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In a small bowl, combine 1 beaten egg and 1/4 cup water.
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Beat well.
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In another small bowl, place approximately 1 cup bread crumbs.
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Roll each spinach ball in the bread crumbs, then the egg/water mixture, then in the bread crumbs again.
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Add more water to the egg if you start to run out before you finish them all.
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In a large skillet, fry the spinach balls in butter until all sides are lightly browned.
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Use 1-2 tablespoons of butter for each batch of balls, leaving enough room in the pan to move them around so they can be well browned.
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Place in a 9 x 11 baking dish or another similar dish with low sides.
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Freeze or refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Before serving, heat thawed spinach balls for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
