Back to Spinach-Cheese Balls With Sauce Recipe

Name: Back to Spinach-Cheese Balls With Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces frozen spinach; 1 large egg, slightly beaten; 4 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded; 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ½ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 15 ounces ricotta cheese; 2 cups all-purpose flour; vegetable oil, for deep frying; ¾ cup Italian style breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

9 ounces frozen spinach
1 large egg, slightly beaten
4 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
vegetable oil, for deep frying
¾ cup Italian style breadcrumbs

1
REMOVE frozen spinach from pouch; place in colander.
2
Rinse with warm water until thawed; drain well.
3
Squeeze spinach dry with paper towel.
4
MIX egg, both cheeses, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, sour cream, oil and ricotta cheese in large bowl until well blended.
5
Add spinach to cheese mixture; mix well.
6
Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until well blended.
7
FILL a 10-inch skillet half full with oil; heat over medium heat until candy/deep-fry thermometer reads 350F (or use deep fryer, add oil to fill line and heat to 350F).
8
PLACE bread crumbs in small bowl.
9
Shape spinach-cheese mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls (about 40), using about 1-1/2 tablespoons for each; roll in bread crumbs and place on cookie sheet.
10
FRY 6 balls at a time for 4 to 6 minutes, turning as necessary, until golden brown.
11
With slotted spoon, remove balls from skillet; place on paper towels to drain.
12
Cool 2 minutes before serving; serve with warm pasta sauce for dipping.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounces frozen spinach, 1 large egg, slightly beaten, 4 ounces parmesan cheese, shredded, 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded, and more.

Yes, Back to Spinach-Cheese Balls With Sauce falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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