Spinach Balls

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 12, 2003

My ten year old daughter thinks it's not Christmas without Spinach Balls. My original recipe called for a dash of fresh cayanne pepper which is very tasty with the combination of flavors. I always have to double this recipe and this year I should have tripled it. I had a lot of visitors this holiday season and even those that don't care for spinach tried and liked this appetizer. I baked these for 13 minutes; cooled completely; stored in an air tight container and refrigerated. When I wanted to serve, I baked spinach balls on a cookie sheet for 10 minutes at 350 and served warm. Perfect!

—DKLEVINSON

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 23, 2011

I made these last night, but I had to adjust the recipe quiet a bit. First I scaled the recipe to make about 30 spinach balls. I used three 10 oz packages of spinach. About 2 cups of Italian bread crumbs instead of the 5 cups it said. I also adjusted the butter and eggs. Otherwise it would have been too mushy. Even with less butter it still was a bit too much. The way I made them they turned out perfect. The prep and cooking time was longer though. I put the spinach in the toaster oven to dry it out easier and I ended up baking these for about 30 minutes instead of 20. This recipe is a good guide though.

—machsnell

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Dec 01, 2003

I have made these for years and they are always a big hit! These can be prepared days ahead and frozen. On the day of your party, just pull them out of the freezer and bake. I freeze them in the aluminum foil type pans, so they are ready to go right in the oven.

—MARY DOMAZ

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Oct 19, 2005

Yum! These are similar to the breaded spinach bites I got from Costco but with WAY less sodium. I just made my own bread crumbs from the heels of whole grain bread and added extra dried oregano & basil. I also added a handful of toasted and ground pecans which gave a nice flavor and some extra protein. I used less melted butter and added some olive oil instead. Next time I will throw in a handful of wheat germ also. I used them as faux meatballs with spaghetti. I will make these again!

—Fromage

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Dec 04, 2006

These freeze beautifully before they are baked to have on hand as needed. Just thaw for 30 minutes and bake as directed. I have always doubled the recipe but only use 3/4 cup butter rather than a full cup.

—Jayne Wells

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Jul 24, 2003

I added onion and 1/2 parmesian, 1/2 feta cheese. They were delicious! Even people who don't normally like spinach enjoyed them.

—APRIL JONES

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Sep 27, 2008

Delish!!! I like making these with other cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella too. I put all the ingredients into the food processor and whir them together - super fast, super easy, and super yummy!

—PATRINCIA

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Aug 29, 2005

Had lost my original recipe for Spinach Balls and made this recipe for a wedding this past weekend. I was in Oklahoma and many thought they were sausage balls. However, they were a big hit! I didn't change any of the ingredients. I strongly agree with the previous 5* ratings. FYI: For 150 people, we made the used 12 boxes of spinach. Definitely plan on 3 bites per person, many had more. We made them on Wednesday, cooled and stored them in large zip lock bags. We thawed and reheated them for the wedding on Saturday night. No problem!!

—JZSUSAN

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Nutrition

Calories
263 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
29.6 g
10%

Cholesterol
84 mg
28%

Fat
12.4 g
19%

Fiber
2 g
8%

Protein
8.6 g
17%

Sodium
746 mg
30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Balls

Serving Size: 1/11 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 11
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 263
Calories from Fat: 112

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.4g 19 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 84mg 28 %
Sodium 746mg 30 %
Potassium 214mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 29.6g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2g 8 %
Protein 8.6g 17 %
Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A 68 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 16 %
Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 25 %
Niacin 33 %
Vitamin B6 9 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 59 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.