Spinach and Cheese Ball Appetizers
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Wednesday, January 6, 2010 - 8:56am

Ingredients




1 box (9 oz) frozen spinach – chopped
1 egg – beaten
4 ounces shredded Romano cheese
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
3 cloves garlic – chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons olive oil
15 ounces container ricotta cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Preparation

1 Preheat oven 350 degrees: 2 Drain spinach in a colander.  Rinse with warm water until thawed:  drain well.  Squeeze spinach dry with a paper towel. 3 In a large bowl, mix egg, cheeses, garlic, oregano, black pepper, sour cream, oil and ricotta cheese until well blended.  Add spinach to cheese mixture: mix well.  Stir in flour, one cup at a time, until well blended. 4 Place bread crumbs in small bowl.  Shape spinach-cheese mixture into 1 ½ inch balls using two teaspoons and place on a baking dish which has been greased with olive oil.  Drizzle top of spinach balls with olive oil as well. 5 Bake for about 15 minutes, until bottom of spinach balls are slightly golden and then gently turn over and continue to bake for about another 15 minutes.

About


These are a delightful appetizer or snack that is sure to please.
Enjoy with love,
Catherine
Adapted from Pillsbury Christmas 2009