Description
Crowd-pleasing savory spinach balls deliver a Mediterranean-inspired appetizer packed with herbal notes and cheesy goodness. These crispy, herbed morsels pair perfectly with cocktails or as a delightful party snack you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (10 oz/280 g) frozen spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 2 ¼ cups (270 g) stuffing with herbs (such as Pepperidge Farm)
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 small onions, very finely chopped
- ½ cup (113 g/4 oz) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and equipment, lightly spray baking sheet with non-stick coating to prevent sticking.
- Spinach Processing: Thoroughly drain spinach, pressing out maximum moisture to maintain optimal texture and prevent sogginess.
- Base Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine drained spinach with finely minced onions, creating a robust green foundation for the appetizer.
- Binding and Seasoning: Integrate herbed stuffing mix, whisked eggs, and melted butter, ensuring even distribution while providing structural integrity and rich flavor profile.
- Flavor Enhancement: Gently fold in Parmesan cheese, garlic salt, and black pepper, thoroughly incorporating seasonings throughout the mixture.
- Shaping: Using clean hands or a small scoop, craft uniform one-inch spheres, rolling carefully to create compact, well-formed appetizer bites.
- Baking: Arrange spinach balls on prepared baking sheet, allowing slight separation for consistent heat circulation. Position in preheated 350°F oven for approximately 20 minutes until exterior turns golden-brown and centers become firm.
- Finishing: Remove from oven and allow brief cooling period to stabilize shape and harmonize flavors. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally accompanying with complementary dipping sauce.
Notes
- Moisture Mastery: Squeeze spinach completely dry to prevent soggy, mushy texture that ruins the crispy appetizer.
- Seasoning Balance: Distribute Parmesan, garlic salt, and pepper evenly to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Binding Technique: Eggs act as crucial glue to hold spinach balls together, creating perfect compact spheres.
- Temperature Precision: Bake exactly 20 minutes at 350°F for golden-brown exterior and firm, delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 289 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg