Perfect for holiday parties and celebrating all things green, Spinach Balls, made with spinach, herbs, and cheese, are incredibly delicious!
Spinach Balls are the perfect appetizer to serve at every get-together and are a must-have at St. Patrick’s Day parties! These easy-to-make balls are a tasty combination of spinach, herbs, parmesan, and panko breadcrumbs that’s baked in the oven for a light, crisp bite of deliciousness!
Green Party Bites
I’m pretty sure that spinach is the unofficial national party veggie because it is always in every amazing appetizer served! I love serving easy and fun food, so you know Spinach Balls are always on the menu and in high demand. These veggie bites are so simple to make, and thanks to the incredible savory flavors, these Spinach Balls fly right off the plate! Light and with a wonderful texture, these Spinach Balls are also great with various dips, such as dill dip, ranch, or any of your other favorites, making them the perfect appetizer.
Delight the crowd with more mouthwatering spinach bites, such as savory Spanakopita Tarts, which have a little crunch, or pillowy-soft Mini Spinach Pies!
Other Recipes to Serve with Spinach Balls
- There are so many delicious ways to enjoy spinach, so grab some inspiration from 25 Spinach Recipes to find your new favorite spinach dishes!
- Luck is something we need all year long, so whether it’s St Patrick’s Day or a joyful impromptu party, treat everyone to a lucky Pot O’ Gold Cocktail!
Ingredients
Veggies: Pick up a couple of packages of frozen spinach, plus a fresh onion to chop finely. Be sure to thaw the spinach and squeeze out the excess water before using.
Dry Ingredients: Grab a package of panko breadcrumbs to make this dish. If you are gluten-free, be sure to purchase gluten-free breadcrumbs instead.
Wet Ingredients: You will also need eggs, butter, and Parmesan cheese to make these spinach balls.
Seasoning: For this recipe, you will need oregano, thyme, basil, salt, pepper, and a tube of garlic paste.
Dip: Be sure to pick up your favorite dip, such as dill, lemon dill, ranch, or more, to serve with the spinach balls.
How to Make Spinach Balls
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine the thawed spinach, herbs, salt, pepper, chopped onion, garlic paste, eggs, melted butter, parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs until well combined.
STEP TWO: Roll the spinach mixture into 1-inch balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
STEP THREE: Bake the spinach balls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
STEP FOUR: Once the spinach balls are out of the oven, place toothpicks in them, if desired, and serve with your favorite dip.
Tips for Success
- Be sure to thaw the frozen spinach completely before starting this recipe. An easy way to drain the spinach is to remove it from the package and wrap it in a towel to gently squeeze out all the water, ensuring the spinach is nice and dry.
- A cookie scoop makes easy work of forming these spinach balls! Another bonus is that the balls will all be the same size, ensuring even cooking.
- Spinach balls are a great make-ahead appetizer! You can make them the day before and then reheat them in the oven for a few minutes before the party begins. Store leftover spinach balls in an airtight container for up to four days.
- You can also freeze these spinach balls for up to three months. Place the tray of cooled spinach balls in the freezer, and once frozen, transfer them from the tray to a freezer-safe container. When you’re ready to enjoy them, bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes at 350°F.
What is in spinach balls?
The wonderful thing about spinach balls, besides how easy they are to make, is how you can also make little changes that bring big flavor! This spinach ball recipe is perfect as is, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add or swap things to make these even more to your liking. Traditionally made with spinach, herbs, eggs, butter, parmesan, and breadcrumbs, these spinach balls can be tweaked to what you like or have on hand.
For a heartier spinach ball, try using stuffing mix, or even an herbed stuffing mix in place of the panko breadcrumbs. Adjust or omit the additional herbs if using a herbed stuffing mix. Swap the parmesan for feta, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick. Did you forget to buy butter for this recipe? That’s ok! The spinach balls will be a little dry, but that’s why you have a dip for them! These forgiving and delicious appetizers are really the perfect party food.
What is the tastiest way to eat spinach?
Spinach is a wonderful veggie to eat raw, cooked, or even hidden in smoothies! Easily mix spinach into egg dishes like scrambled eggs, omelets, and frittatas for a healthy start to the day. Fruit and veggie smoothies that include spinach are great for busy mornings or as the perfect snack. Sautéed spinach, spinach salad, and appetizers like spinach and artichoke dip are mouthwatering ways to enjoy spinach for dinner or as an appetizer. This versatile veggie is perfect in so many ways, so enjoy it as often as you can!
More Incredible Appetizers
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Sweet Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots
- Cranberry Jalapeno Cheese Log
- Onion and Bell Pepper Cheese Ball
*This post originally posted on 03/12/2015.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen spinach defrosted and squeezed dry (2 pkgs)
- 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup yellow onion peeled and finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tzatziki sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Add the drained spinach, bread crumbs, onion, Parmesan, butter, eggs, garlic, oregano, thyme, and basil to a large mixing bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion the spinach mixture. Roll each scoop into a 1-inch ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving room between each ball. (There should be 20-22 balls.)
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the balls start to turn lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature with tzatziki sauce for dipping.
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