Spinach Balls (Fried or Baked Recipe)

• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed but not drained
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 cup shredded romano cheese (or more)
• 1 dash nutmeg
• salt
• black pepper
• 1 dash cayenne
• cooking spray (for baking) or olive oil (for frying)
• additional romano cheese (to garnish)
• marinara sauce (for dipping)

1. Saute onions and minced garlic in butter; place in large mixing bowl with undrained spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 cup Romano, salt, nutmeg, black and cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly.
2. Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb moisture.
3. Form into 1" balls.
4. To fry:.
5. Heat 1 inch of olive oil in large skillet.
6. Fry in small batches until golden, 3 to 6 minutes, turning once; do not overcook or they will be dry.
7. Drain on toweling.
8. Skim drippings between batches.
9. To bake:.
10. Preheat oven 350 degrees.
11. Spray baking sheet arranging spinach balls and spraying balls lightly.
12. Bake uncovered until golden for about 25 minutes; do not overcook.
13. Garnish with additional Romano.
14. Serve warm or room temperature with marinara to dip.

onion, garlic, butter, frozen spinach, egg, italian breadcrumbs, romano cheese, nutmeg, salt, black pepper, cayenne, cooking spray, additional romano cheese, marinara sauce

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-balls-fried-or-baked-recipe-389766 (may not work)