Spectacular Spinach Balls 🌟
Cook Time: 3 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Description:
These spectacular spinach balls are a surefire hit at any gathering! 🎉 They’re not just appetizers; they’re crowd-pleasers that vanish in no time. Your guests will be raving about them long after the party’s over! What’s the secret? Well, it’s in the homemade breadcrumbs, of course! While you can use prepared ones, trust me, the homemade version takes these to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen chopped spinach
- 6 eggs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tbsp margarine
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup romano cheese
- 1/4 cup asiago cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic
- 8 shallots
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Place toast in a blender or food processor and blend until finely crumbed. |
| 2 | In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and chill for at least three hours or overnight. |
| 3 | Form the mixture into balls and place them on a greased cookie sheet. |
| 4 | At this point, you can cover the balls and refrigerate them for up to twelve hours. |
| 5 | Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). |
| 6 | Bake the spinach balls for 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 234.7
- Fat Content: 15.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 9g
- Cholesterol Content: 83.4mg
- Sodium Content: 438.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.6g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 1.4g
- Protein Content: 8.7g
These spinach balls are not just delicious but also packed with nutrients, making them a guilt-free indulgence! So whether you’re hosting a festive feast or just craving a savory snack, whip up a batch of these spectacular spinach balls and watch them disappear before your eyes! Enjoy! 🍽️
