Spinach Balls Recipe
This Easy Spinach Balls Recipe yields a savory, cheesy, quick-to-prepare, low carb, keto, and gluten-free snack or appetizer!
Servings: 16 balls
Calories: 94.5
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup red onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 10 oz frozen spinach thawed & squeezed dry
- 1 cup pork rind crumbs
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
- ½ cup fontina cheese finely shredded
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
- 5 tbsp butter salted
- 3 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment and set aside.
- In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add garlic and sauté for another minute. Remove from the heat to cool
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the dry spinach, pork rind crumbs, cooled onion and garlic, and the next 8 ingredients. Mix well to combine and let the mixture rest in the fridge for 5-10 minutes.
- Using a small scoop, divide the mixture into 16 portions and use your hands form each portion into a ball. Place balls on the lined cookie sheet about an inch apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Remove from the sheet pan and place on paper towels to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
To prep ahead: You can form the mixture into balls ahead of time and place them in the fridge on parchment or in a covered container divided by parchment so they are ready for the oven at any time!
Pork rind crumbs: To make quick work of the pork rinds, use a food processor to ensure a fine, breadcrumb-like texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 94.5 | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 7.9g | Saturated Fat: 4.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50.9mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 89.5mg | Fiber: 0.6g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 2323.1IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 79.9mg | Iron: 0.6mg