Another Awesome Appetizer

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Another Awesome Appetizer
by Heidi at Betty Crocker 3/7/2008 2:52:00 PM

My friend Michelle read my last post and reminded me of another appetizer I love: Spinach Balls. Okay, so the name doesn’t exactly make your mouth water, but hear me out. Spinach is just one ingredient in the recipe. The others include butter, parmesan cheese, croutons and garlic—lots and lots of garlic.

I first tasted Spinach Balls many, many years ago when I was at my sister Carrie’s house for a holiday (I can’t remember which one). She served them as well as a bunch of other holiday finger food, much of it sweet. Two of my nieces were there—both were under the age of five—and they repeatedly ignored the cookies and candies to pop Spinach Ball after Spinach Ball in their mouth. Now if that’s not a huge stamp of approval for these garlicy, buttery little bites, I don’t know what is.

Spinach Balls

2 (10 oz) packages frozen spinach, cooked and drained (this is easy to do in the microwave)

6 slightly beaten eggs

½ cup butter, melted

1 cup parmesan cheese

2 cups seasoned croutons (the small ones work best)

5 clove of garlic, crushed

Mix all the ingredients into bite-size balls and bake at 350º on wax paper for 15 to 20 minutes. Baking time may be shorter—watch carefully. Best served warm.

Makes 4 to 5 dozen, depending on how large you make them

On a related, but odd, note: Have you ever seen the movie Mermaids? Cher stars as this unconventional, kind of scattered mom who only serves her kids appetizers as meals. I think there’s a good chance that could be me someday.

Tags: spinach, appetizers

Comments (4)

4 Comments

Cloudshaper said:
I have been making these for 30 years and they are usually requested every time I go anywhere. Mine are made slightly different if you would like to try them. 2 packages frozen chopped spinach, no need to cook just defrost and push out excess water. 2 cups herbed bread stuffing mix (crouton type or stove top type both work well) 1/2 - 2 finely chopped white or yellow onions 6 beaten eggs 3/4 cup melted butter or margarine 1/2 cup (or more) parmesan cheese 1 tbsp garlic salt 1/2 tsp each thyme and pepper Excellent warm or cold. These also freeze well; I make extra batches around the holidays to bring with me when visiting or to the office.<div></div>
3/8/2008 11:07:06 AM

griller#1 said:
My mother makes these for most of the family get togethers. My family loves them as well. She also adds paprika for a little added spice. YUM YUM<div></div>
3/10/2008 7:56:21 AM

rcurtis said:
Hmmm...This does sound good. I will have to try it. Thanks!<div></div>
3/10/2008 1:19:22 PM

Heidi at Betty Crocker said:
Cloudshaper--Your version sounds yummy. I'll have to try it out. Thanks for sharing. --Heidi<div></div>
3/13/2008 8:34:37 AM

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