Spinach Cheese Balls Recipes

SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl combine spinach, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, melted butter and eggs. Shape into walnut-sized balls and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until heated through and browned.

BAKED SPINACH BALLS WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 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.
• In a large bowl, combine the spinach, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and butter mixture. Stir to thoroughly combine.
• 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.
• Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

SPINACH-CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix all ingredients, except pasta sauce. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls; place on cookie sheet.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve with pasta sauce.

SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Cook spinach according to package directions; drain well, squeezing out excess liquid. Combine spinach with remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Shape into 1-in. balls; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until very lightly browned. Balls can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight before baking.

SPINACH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the first 6 ingredients, until well blended. Form into a ball, and roll in chopped walnuts. If mixture is too soft, to form a ball, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set up. Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap, and REFRIGERATE OVERNIGHT, to blend flavors, before serving with your favorite crackers and vegetables. Makes 8 servings.

STOVE TOP SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Mix stuffing mix, hot water and butter in large bowl until blended.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Shape into 60 (1-inch) balls.
• Place in single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 15 to 20 min. or until heated through and lightly browned.

SPINACH AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Stir together cream cheese and spinach in a large bowl; mix well. Gently fold in Gorgonzola crumbles. Shape cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in slivered almonds. Wrap well; chill until firm, about 1 hour.

PARMESAN SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• Arrange the balls in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, until lightly browned.

BACK TO SPINACH-CHEESE BALLS WITH SAUCE

Steps:

• REMOVE frozen spinach from pouch; place in colander. Rinse with warm water until thawed; drain well. Squeeze spinach dry with paper towel.
• MIX egg, both cheeses, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, sour cream, oil and ricotta cheese in large bowl until well blended. Add spinach to cheese mixture; mix well. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until well blended.
• FILL a 10-inch skillet half full with oil; heat over medium heat until candy/deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F (or use deep fryer, add oil to fill line and heat to 350°F).
• PLACE bread crumbs in small bowl. Shape spinach-cheese mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls (about 40), using about 1-1/2 tablespoons for each; roll in bread crumbs and place on cookie sheet.
• FRY 6 balls at a time for 4 to 6 minutes, turning as necessary, until golden brown. With slotted spoon, remove balls from skillet; place on paper towels to drain. Cool 2 minutes before serving; serve with warm pasta sauce for dipping.

SPINACH CHEESE BALLS (USING CANNED SPINACH)

Steps:

• mix all ingredients together in large bowl.
• refrigerate 20 min or till needed.
• preheat oven to 350.
• roll chilled mixture into 1 in balls.
• put on greased cookie sheet.
• bake 15 minutes.

SPINACH CHEESE BALL ( CHRISTMAS TREE)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together the spinach, cream cheese, water chestnuts, vegetable soup mix, mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese until well blended.
• Form into a ball, and roll in chopped walnuts. (This is where you can shape it into a christmas tree, cover it in parsley. Use small peices of water chestnuts, and maybe pimentos to use as ornaments.).
• If the mixture is too soft to form a ball, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
• Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors before serving with your favorite crackers.

CHEESE SPINACH BALLS

Steps:

• Defrost spinach, drain and squeeze dry.
• In a large bowl combine all the ingredients.
• Mix well.
• Using teaspoons full, roll spinach into 1-inch round bite-size balls.
• Place on a cookie sheet coated with a non-stick cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.