Spinach Cheese Balls Recipe

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Spinach Cheese Balls
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Directions:

  1. Remove frozen spinach from pouch; place in colander.
  2. Rinse with warm water until thawed; drain well.
  3. Squeeze spinach dry with paper towel.
  4. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix egg, both cheeses, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, sour cream, oil and ricotta cheese until well blended.
  5. Add spinach to cheese mixture; mix well.
  6. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until well blended.
  7. Fill 10-inch skillet half full with oil; heat over medium heat until candy/deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F (or use deep fryer, add oil to fill line and heat to 350°F.)
  8. Place bread crumbs in small bowl.
  9. Shape spinach-cheese mixture into 1-1/2 inch balls (about 40), using about 1-1/2 tablespoons for each; roll in bread crumbs and place on cookie sheet.
  10. Fry (6) balls at a time for 4 to 6 minutes, turning as necessary, until golden brown.
  11. With slotted spoon, remove balls from skillet; place on paper towels to drain.
  12. Cool 2 minutes before serving; serve with warm pasta sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 56.27 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.85g 3%
Cholesterol 6.98mg 2%
Sodium 111.01mg 5%
Potassium 29.85mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.7g 3%
Sugars 0.2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.41g 2%
Protein 2.04g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 32.2mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 292.25 Kcal (1224 kJ)
Calories from fat 86.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.63g 3%
Cholesterol 36.24mg 2%
Sodium 576.59mg 5%
Potassium 155.02mg 1%
Total Carbs 40.01g 3%
Sugars 1.06g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 2%
Protein 10.59g 4%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 1%
Calcium 167.4mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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