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Baked Parmesan Spinach Balls

These savory Baked Parmesan Spinach Balls are golden-brown bites filled with spinach, cheese, and herbs, perfect for snacks or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 113
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces eggs, beaten Beaten well before adding.
  • 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well Make sure to squeeze out excess water.
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter Melted before adding.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder For flavor; can substitute with fresh garlic.
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme Or a pinch of dried oregano as a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs or stuffing mix crumbs Keep to the same amount.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Can be substituted with Pecorino Romano.
  • 1/2 piece yellow onion, diced very small Can substitute with white or sweet onion.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper and spray with vegetable spray.
  2. Thaw the frozen chopped spinach completely and squeeze out as much water as possible.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, drained spinach, melted butter, garlic powder, black pepper, thyme, salt, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and finely diced onion. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll each portion into a ball about 1 inch wide.
  5. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet with space between them.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the spinach balls are golden brown.
  2. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with marinara sauce, ranch dressing, or a garlic yogurt dip. These spinach balls can be made ahead and frozen for later use.