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Bacon Spinach Balls
A Platter Talk Exclusive
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Side
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
211
kcal
Author:
Dan from Platter Talk
Ingredients
10
oz.
of chopped frozen spinach
2
eggs
lightly beaten
1/2
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
1/2
cup
seasoned breadcrumbs
2
cloves
garlic
1
square inch fresh ginger
peeled
1
shallot
minced and lightly sauteed in butter
1/4
lb.
bacon
baked or fried crispy
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Thaw and thoroughly drain spinach, then place in medium-size mixing bowl.
In small food processor, combine all ingredients except eggs and breadcrumbs.
Pulse process until all ingredients are completely chopped.
Add eggs, breadrumbs, and ingredients from food processor to spinach, stir to mix completely.
Using hand, from mixture into meatball-size portions, place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes, serve warm with warmed salad dressing or dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories:
211
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
8
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
60
mg
|
Sodium:
261
mg
|
Potassium:
248
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
3451
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11
mg
|
Calcium:
126
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg