Best Garlic Spinach Balls Recipes

GARLIC SPINACH BALLS

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When Amy Hornbuckle first tried these savory bites, she knew she found a new favorite. "They'd be a great way to get my young daughter to eat her vegetables if they were a bit lower in cholesterol," shares the Prattville, Alabama reader.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in spinach until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 625mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MAKEOVER GARLIC SPINACH BALLS

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In her Prattville, Alabama kitchen, Amy Hornbuckle bakes these yummy spinach balls without an ounce of guilt. That's because this recipe cut 72% of the cholesterol and 44% of the calories from the original version.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Stir in spinach until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MAKEOVER GARLIC SPINACH BALLS RECIPE

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How to make Makeover Garlic Spinach Balls Recipe

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

Ingredients
2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Stir in spinach until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls.
Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 dozen.