Ingredients
– Β½ cup melted and cooled butter
– 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach
– 2 cups stuffing mix
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 small finely diced onion
– 4 beaten eggs
– Β½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: preheating your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C) to get everything ready for baking. This step ensures even cooking and a golden finish that makes these spinach balls irresistible as a quick snack or appetizer.
2-Cook and prepare spinach mixture: cook the 20 ounces of frozen chopped spinach according to the package instructions, then let it cool and drain it thoroughly donβt skip squeezing out excess liquid to avoid soggy balls. In a large bowl, combine the cooked spinach with 2 cups of stuffing mix, Β½ cup melted and cooled butter, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, Β½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 small finely diced onion, 4 beaten eggs, and Β½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, mixing everything well until fully incorporated.
3-Shape and bake spinach balls: Shape the mixture into small balls using a spoon or cookie scoop, then roll them by hand for uniformity. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or non-stick foil, spacing them out for even baking. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the balls halfway through to ensure even browning on all sides. Once done, let them cool slightly and consider serving with dipping sauces for an extra flavor boost, as recommended for the best results.
Last Step:
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π§ Squeeze out excess liquid from the cooked spinach to prevent soggy balls.
π΄ Use a cookie scoop for uniform-sized spinach balls for even cooking.
π₯ Serve with dipping sauces like ranch or marinara for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 spinach balls
- Calories: 105 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 281 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg
