FRIED SPINACH BALLS

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Fried Spinach Balls image

These bites would be as good as a side dish as they are for appetizers. From the Western chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time approximate.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Spinach

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked spinach, well drained and chopped
2 tablespoons butter
salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons onions, grated
2 tablespoons cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/4 cup water
breadcrumbs
oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Combine chopped spinach with melted butter, seasonings, one egg, bread crumbs, onion, cheese, and allspice; mix thoroughly and let stand for ten minutes.
  • Shape into balls.
  • Combine remaining egg with water and beat together until well blended.
  • Roll spinach balls in bread crumbs, dip in egg, and again in bread crumbs.
  • Preheat oil to 375F and fry balls until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 83.6, Sodium 235.3, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.8

There are no comments yet!