MERLE'S SPINACH BALLS

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Don't tell anyone it's spinach, they'll never know! I make them year round, but for Halloween I call them "Troll Boogers" and the kids LOVE them. Thanks to http://www.mardigrasday.com for the recipe!

Provided by Ranelle

Categories     Creole

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach
2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix
1 large onion, finely chopped
6 eggs, well-beaten
3/4 cup melted margarine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
3/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 -2 teaspoon tony's creole seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Cook spinach according to package directions and drain well, squeezing to remove excess moisture.
  • Combine with stuffing mix, chopped onion, eggs, margarine, cheese, Cayenne and garlic salt. Mix well.
  • Shape into 3/4-inch balls and place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 15-20 minutes.
  • (These are successfully frozen by placing on a pan in freezer until hard, then storing in airtight bags. To serve, thaw slightly and bake 20-25 minutes.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 218.8, Sodium 541.4, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 14.2

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