Spinach Parmesan Balls

Recipe courtesy Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh

Show: Party Line with the Hearty BoysEpisode: Traditional Cocktails & Hors D'Oeuvres Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (153)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(153)

Cook Time:
25 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
30 to 40 spinach Parmesan balls

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 25 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 pound package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
5 eggs
1 large onion, minced
10 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 cup shredded Parmesan
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 3/4 cups Italian-style bread crumbs

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Squeeze the excess water from the spinach and put it in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well by hand.* Form the mixture into 1-inch balls, either by hand or with a small ice cream scoop. Place the balls closely together on a baking sheet.

Cook in the top half of the oven until firm to the touch, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, and then transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

* Cook's Note: Wearing latex gloves while mixing and forming the balls is suggested.

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anna southampton, NY 08-01-2009
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A Pretty Yummy Spinach Ball
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just made these for a "girls night out party". Sprinkled with some sea salt as I thought it needed it. The recipe says... 30-40 balls, I got 70, but that's not a big deal, they will probably be gone and if not, I think they will freeze nicely. A great hors' d' oeuvre for this economy. If I still had my catering business, they would be on the menu. I'll definately make these again. Might be good with chorizo or sausage mixed in. Read more
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Stephanie Pelion, SC 03-13-2009
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Just OK
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These were a neat new recipe and i felt it would be something healthy to eat. After making these balls, which was simple,... the first few I ate were good dipped in ranch dressing, but after that they turned me off. The cool thing is that my kids loved them and were eating them up and came home from school and heated them up and finished them off. They just didn't wow me and i couldn't see making them again except the kids loved them.Read more
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Crystal Largo, FL 02-21-2009
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Absolutely the best Spinach Balls ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had an old recipe for spinach balls that my mother handed down to me and I lost it, so I decided to try yours and I am sooo... happy I did. These are even better than my moms and so easy to make. Thanks boys...keep em coming!Read more
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karen white plains, NY 02-14-2009
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I Love your Balls!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fabulous Boys! It was fun watching you make these and they are so delicious. A good cook will always add their own 'twist'... to a recipe and that is not a problem but I would like to say to the rude and condesending Leigh from Long Island, New York and the owner??? of Cassandra Crossing "Food Network-bashing website", your comments were offensive to the extreme. These guy's hands are cleaner than your own kitchen. Dan and Steve's catering business thrives today. If you detest the Food Network stars so much, I question just why you are here reviewing their recipes... Next here is what Leigh had written... But, I am Leigh from Long Island, New York. I own and operate the Cassandra Crossing . . . a website devoted to the Culinary Arts. As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, and as one who has the largest following of gourmands in America, I am qualified to comment on this recipe and your "show." The spinach parmesan balls were disgusting. However the "preparation" methods . . . using filthy hands in the preparation . . . were even MORE unacceptable. I'm sorry, Food Network, but this show and your mission is unacceptable to us professionals at the Cassandra Crossing.Read more
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Jen Park Ridge, IL 12-23-2008
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Family Favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this appetizer for my family Christmas party and I should have made two batches. Everyone loved the spinach balls. I... tweaked the recipe based on the reviews. Here ar my recomendations: Substitute stuffing for bread crumbs (x1.5). Double the garlic. 1.5x cheese. The cayenne added just enough kick. I will definitely be making this recipe again!Read more
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Alice River Ridge, LA 11-22-2008
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EAST & EVERYONE ENJOYS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

For a little twist, add a can of artichoke hearts (I rinse the artichoke hearTs in a colander under the cold running water... and then squeeze out the excess liquid before chopping). I also double the garlic. I've made this on a number of occasions and everyone enjoyed them, and didn't hesitate to ask for the recipe. Thumbs up for The Hearty Boys! Read more