Spinach Appetizers

Cinco de Mayo - Appetizer and Snack

Instead of sausage balls, try these savory spinach treats -- they're great! The recipe was given to me while shopping by a lady at the grocery store. The formed balls may be stored frozen in airtight containers until ready for use.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs40 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 16 servings

Spinach Appetizers

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

2 cups dry bread stuffing mix

3 eggs

beaten

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ onion

chopped

2 tablespoons melted butter

¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Classic Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl mix together chopped spinach dry bread stuffing mix eggs Parmesan cheese onion butter and Cheddar cheese. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 30 minutes.

Step 2

Drop the mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto a lightly greased large baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the freezer approximately 1 hour.

Step 3

When ready to bake allow the balls to partially thaw about 30 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake the balls in the preheated oven 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutritional Information

Spinach Appetizers

Servings Per Recipe:16

Calories: 143

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.7g 11%

Carbohydrates: 20.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 2.4g

Fat: 4.4g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 42.2mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 2196.5IU 44%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 1.2mg 2%

Folate: 73.3mcg 18%

Calcium: 83.4mg 8%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 25.9mg 9%

Potassium: 144.6mg 4%

Sodium: 469mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 39.2

*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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