Easy Spinach Balls for the Lunchbox
Cheesy, savory spinach balls are a kid-approved recipe that's healthy and perfect to pack into a lunchbox!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup onions, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 10- ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained*
- 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Prep:
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the mixture:
- 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:
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
Notes
- If you're using a 2-teaspoon scoop, this recipe will make approximately 45 Spinach Bites.
- You can add more breadcrumbs if necessary; just add 2 tablespoons at a time and mix well.
- If you want to use fresh spinach, you'll need about 6 cups of fresh spinach leaves (packed).
Nutrition
Serving: 2 bites | Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 7.7g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 70.9mg | Sodium: 200.7mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 0.8g
