When I first met my friend, Jennifer, she and I shared stories about our family holidays. The warmth in which she conveyed these special occasions and how her family cooked and prepared their dinners was inspiring.

I just knew that she had some great recipes to share. When I asked her for one, she did not disappoint me.

This spinach ball appetizer is wonderful! I made it for Thanksgiving last year and it was a big hit! I have prepared it many times since then, and it always gets rave reviews. With her permission, I am sharing it with you today!

You really should make this for your next family gathering! I know everyone will love it! You can make them in advance and freeze them! Take them out the day of your occasion, heat them up and serve! 

Just to let you know, I have a lot of “ball” appetizer recipes that I will be posting before Thanksgiving. I am not apologizing, as they are all delicious. Remember I made that  promise to share!

This is one of my favorites and a must try!

Thank you Jennifer!

Ingredients for the Spinach Balls

4 (8 0z.) boxes frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained well
6 cups (1 pkg.) Pepperidge Farm Herb flavored stuffing crumbs
1 large onion, diced
8 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup melted butter (2 1/2 sticks)
1 tsp. dried thyme (6 sprigs fresh)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Mix together all of the ingredients Place in refrigerator for 3-4 hours or overnight. (Mix can also be frozen for later use).

Preheat oven to 350.

Roll mixture into 1 inch balls.

Cook on an ungreased cooking pan.

 

Bake for 7-10 minutes until lightly brown.

You can freeze the cooked spinach balls in single layers.

Take them out the day you are serving them and heat in oven at 350 for 15 minutes.

It’s that simple!