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Baked Spinach Balls with Parmesan

Cheesy, spinach balls that taste like spinach dip are the real deal and a delicious way to get your family to eat their leafy greens. 

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 115 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and drained*
  • 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and stir. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and butter mixture. Stir to thoroughly combine.
  4. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the mixture into your hands and roll into a ball, and place them on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

Notes

  • Yields: 40 spinach balls

Nutrition Information

Serving 2 balls Calories 115kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 66mg (22%) Sodium 205mg (9%) Potassium 147mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3568IU (71%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 115

% Daily Value*

Serving 2 balls
Calories 115kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 3568IU 71%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 117mg 12%
Iron 1mg 6%

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