Spinach Balls
These savory appetizers are addicting! They are perfect as a festive party appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 2- 10 oz. packages frozen chopped spinach
- 2 c herb stuffing-Pepperidge Farm
- 1 c grated Parmesan cheese-2 oz.
- 5 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 c softened butter
- 1/2 t salt
- 1/2 t pepper
Instructions
- Cook spinach and drain thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water.
- Place stuffing into Ziploc bag. Using a rolling pin, crush to resemble crumbs. Measure out 2 cups of crushed stuffing.
- Combine softened butter with the spinach using your hands, or other means, until butter is mixed evenly throughout spinach. (~paddle attachment- stand up mixer)
- Mix in 1 cup of crumbs and half cup of Parmesan.
- Add in beaten eggs and thoroughly combine.
- Add in the remainder of the crumbs and Parmesan and mix until all is distributed evenly.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, create mounds. Roll into balls. I made 45 balls from this recipe.
- Place spinach balls onto parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to Ziploc freezer bags until ready to serve.
- To cook, place desired amount of frozen spinach balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes. Best served warm.
Notes
Thought:
Add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes for a festive color combination.