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The best spinach ball recipe ever

This is my family's favorite spinach ball recipe. Nothing else comes close!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
2 hours in the freezer 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 40 spinach balls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 bags or boxes frozen spinach 10 oz boxes or 12 oz bags work here
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan about 50 grams
  • 6 eggs beaten
  • 3/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook spinach according to package instructions. Cool until you can handle, then squeeze out as much liquid as you can with your hands. Set aside.
  • Heat frying pan over medium heat. Add approx. 1 TBSP of the butter and saute the onion. Set aside.
  • Once onions and spinach have cooled slightly, combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Get in there with your hands and mix it all up until thoroughly combined!
  • Roll into smooth balls, 1-2" in diameter. Place on lined cookie sheet and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. Once frozen, transfer to a parchment-lined airtight container and store in freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Bake from frozen for 25 minutes in oven preheated to 350°.

Notes

Spinach balls will keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Keyword Holidays, Snack, Vegetarian