Spinach Balls Recipe

Name: Spinach Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. unsalted butter or margarine; 1 chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 lb. spinach, cooked, squeezed dry and chopped or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and chopped; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 2 eggs; 1/4 c. bread crumbs; 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese; 1 c. tomato sauce

Servings: persons

2 lb. unsalted butter or margarine
1 chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb. spinach, cooked, squeezed dry and chopped or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 eggs
1/4 c. bread crumbs
1/3 c. Parmesan cheese
1 c. tomato sauce

1
Melt butter in a skillet.
2
Add onion and garlic; saute until golden (10 to 15 minutes).
3
Add spinach, salt and pepper.
4
Cover and turn heat to its lowest point; steam for 5 minutes.
5
Remove; stir in bread crumbs, cheese and eggs.
6
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
7
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
8
Oil a 9 x 9 x 2-inch dish (baking) and cover bottom with tomato sauce.
9
Roll spinach mixture into 2-inch balls; place in tomato sauce.
10
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes and serve.

1846

kcal

Calories

195

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. unsalted butter or margarine, 1 chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 lb. spinach, cooked, squeezed dry and chopped or 2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, squeezed dry and chopped, and more.

Yes, Spinach Balls 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.

Spinach Balls

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