Spinach Balls (Fried or Baked Recipe) Recipe

Name: Spinach Balls (Fried or Baked Recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed but not drained; 1 large egg; 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 cup shredded romano cheese (or more); 1 dash nutmeg; salt; black pepper; 1 dash cayenne; cooking spray (for baking) or olive oil (for frying); additional romano cheese (to garnish); marinara sauce (for dipping)

Servings: persons

1 small onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed but not drained
1 large egg
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded romano cheese (or more)
1 dash nutmeg
salt
black pepper
1 dash cayenne
cooking spray (for baking) or olive oil (for frying)
additional romano cheese (to garnish)
marinara sauce (for dipping)

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["Saute onions and minced garlic in butter; place in large mixing bowl with undrained spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 cup Romano, salt, nutmeg, black and cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly.", "Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb moisture.", "Form into 1"" balls.", "To fry:.", "Heat 1 inch of olive oil in large skillet.", "Fry in small batches until golden, 3 to 6 minutes, turning once; do not overcook or they will be dry.", "Drain on toweling.", "Skim drippings between batches.", "To bake:.", "Preheat oven 350 degrees.", "Spray baking sheet arranging spinach balls and spraying balls lightly.", "Bake uncovered until golden for about 25 minutes; do not overcook.", "Garnish with additional Romano.", "Serve warm or room temperature with marinara to dip."]

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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: 1 small onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed but not drained, and more.

Yes, Spinach Balls (Fried or Baked Recipe) 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 (Fried or Baked Recipe)

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