Baked Spinach Balls with Parmesan
Cheesy, spinach balls that taste like spinach dip are the real deal and a delicious way to get your family to eat their leafy greens.
Print
Pin
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained*
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and butter mixture. Stir to thoroughly combine.
- Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture into your hands and roll into a ball, and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
Notes
Yields: 40 spinach balls
Nutrition
Serving: 2 balls | Calories: 115kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3568IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 1mg
