Spinach Balls
Spinach Balls are a simple, make ahead appetizer! They are delicious warm or room temperature. Spinach Balls can be frozen and pulled out anytime for effortless entertaining.
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My mom made these spinach balls for use when we visited last Christmas and we were all hooked from the first bite! They are so simple, but hard to resist. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! You definitely cannot eat just one!
Why you’ll love them
- They can be prepared the day before, making entertaining easy
- Simple ingredients
- The spinach balls can be rolled and then frozen and baked at a later date
- They are delicious hot out of the oven, room temperature, or chilled!
- This recipe makes a lot to feed a crowd
- They travel well
What you’ll need
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- Sheet pan
- 1 or 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop– you can make these as small or large as you’d like
- Frozen chopped spinach, cooked (or thawed) and well drained
- Onion- or a shallot, diced small
- Unsalted butter
- Eggs- to hold them together
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Pepperidge Farm Herb Stuffing Mix– about half of the bag, you can double the recipe and use the whole bag
How to make them
Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix together.
Cover the bowl and chill at least 1 hour up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Roll into 1 or 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a sheet pan.
Bake for 20 or until golden brown on top.
Serve warm or room temperature.
To freeze: prepare the balls as directed. Roll the balls and place in a freezer safe container. Bake from frozen for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
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Spinach Balls
Equipment
Ingredients
Method
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix together. Cover the bowl and chill 1 hour, up to overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a sheet pan. You can make these as large or small as you want.
- Bake for 20 or until golden brown on top. Keep in mind if they are smaller, they’ll need less cooking time.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
- To freeze: prepare the balls as directed. Roll the balls and place in a freezer safe container. Bake from frozen for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
I have a similar recipe for the spinach balls that I make every year for Christmas. I also make a sweet mustard sauce to go along with them.
For Spinach Balls; ingredients list says “ 3/4 butter”. Is that 3/4 cup or what is the measurement ?
Can’t wait to try this recipe
Do you use any dipping sauce with these?
Thank you
Hi, Yes, it’s 3/4 cup melted butter. You can dip these in honey mustard or ranch.
Do you cook the spinach first or use thawed spinach?
I thaw it, but if you need it fast you can definitely cook it and drain the water from it.