Parmesan Spinach Balls

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

These delicious little appetizers are always a hit. Serve warm or at room temperature with a good quality mustard. These can be frozen unbaked and popped into the oven when unexpected guests pop in.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Parmesan Spinach Balls

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup butter

melted

4 small green onion

finely chopped

4 eggs

lightly beaten

salt and pepper to taste

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium bowl mix the frozen chopped spinach Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs Parmesan cheese butter green onion eggs salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls.

Step 3

Arrange the balls in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Parmesan Spinach Balls

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 258.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.8g 24%

Carbohydrates: 19.1g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.5g 10%

Sugars: 1.5g

Fat: 15.6g 24%

Saturated Fat: 8.2g 41%

Cholesterol: 107.6mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 7105.5IU 142%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 3.5mg 6%

Folate: 94.4mcg 24%

Calcium: 230.9mg 23%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 49.4mg 18%

Potassium: 244.1mg 7%

Sodium: 632.6mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 140.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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