Spinach balls
Spinach Balls
Posted by shellbob65
Here is our family recipe for an old Sicilian family favorite.
I’ve never seen it anywhere before, and I have only heard of one
person outside of my family making something like it.
My kids love
it, and I have never served it to a kid that wouldn’t eat it.
Best
of all, you will usually have all of the ingredients on hand, and
sinfully easy to make.
Here goes:
20 to 24 ounce canned (NOT fresh or frozen)
spinach, well drained
3 eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
3 cloves finely chopped garlic
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients, except oil, well.
Drop by the tablespoon
into enough preheated olive oil to sauté/pan fry.
Spinach “ball” is somewhat of a misnomer, as they need to be
flattened somewhat with a fork into more of a patty shape to
properly cook.
Let cook over low to medium heat until brown and
crisp on one side.
Turn over and cook other side.
Drain on paper
towels.
Makes about 2 dozen.
Can be halved, using one extra large
egg, or 2 medium ones.
NOTES: I have adapted these somewhat and add about 8 ounces of
Ricotta cheese to the mixture.
It adds a different layer of flavor
and helps keep them moist.
Don’t substitute the olive oil, as it
adds another important layer of flavor.
I use a small cookie scoop
instead of a spoon, as it is easier to release the spinach mixture
one-handed.
You can reheat leftovers in the microwave, but they
will not be crisp; this is fine for most of my family, but I
personally always broil mine, as it refreshes the crispiness.