A few years back, Jessica Seinfeld (wife of Jerry), published a book in which she detailed how to hide vegetables in other food in order to trick children into eating a healthier diet. I thought the idea ludicrous, dishonest, and dangerous.
Given that, some might find these spinach balls a contradiction. Mixed with stuffing mix, cheese, and spices, the spinach in this recipe provides little more than color and a healthy dose of vitamins A, D, C, & the ever elusive K.
These morsels must be served warm. After all, nobody likes cold spinach, no matter how well you hide it!
What's In It:
2 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
2 c. herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 c. chopped onion (You want something with a kick. For once, skip the Vidalias. Go for Yellow)
4 eggs (Thank you Sylvia, Chloe, Pat, and Lucy)
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated, please. Save that canned stuff for the Spaghettios!)
2/3 c. butter, melted (Yes, butter.)
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1 clove garlic, minced
How To Make It:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
Shape into 1 inch balls and place on cookie sheets.
Cover and chill for 2 hours or until firm.
Bake for 30 minutes in 300 degree oven, or until bottoms are slightly brown.
Serve immediately.
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