Delicious Spinach Balls Recipe to Celebrate National Spinach Day
National Spinach Day is the perfect opportunity to indulge in delightful spinach-based treats. Among the top choices are these cheesy spinach balls, which are not only rich in iron but also burst with flavor. Easily adaptable to a vegan diet, these spinach balls serve as a great snack or appetizer to enjoy with family and friends. Ready to try them out? Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and gather your ingredients.
Ingredients for Spinach Balls
Makes approximately 28 balls
Time: 30 minutes
- 24 oz frozen spinach
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter (use vegan butter for a vegan version)
- 2 TBS Italian seasoning
- 1 TBS garlic powder
- 1 can water chestnuts, drained and diced
- 4 eggs (replace with 4 flax eggs for vegan)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (substitute with 1/2 cup nutritional yeast and one cup shredded vegan cheese for vegan)
- 1 TSP salt (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees. Microwave the spinach following the packaging instructions, then drain the excess water thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: spinach, breadcrumbs, butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, water chestnuts, eggs, cheese, and salt.
- Mix until well combined, form 1-inch balls, and arrange them on a cookie sheet. These balls won’t expand during baking, so place them close together.
- Bake in the oven for 17-20 minutes until they are slightly golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious spinach balls!
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