Spinach Balls are not only easy and fun to make but they also taste delicious! Chopped spinach is mixed with simple savory ingredients and rolled into cute bite sized balls that are perfect for lunch, dinner, appetizers or any holiday occasion!
So you probably won't believe it but I’ve been making this yummy recipe since college...yes a long time! And it’s always been a favorite of mine. There are only 8 ingredients and it's super simple to make. So I am beyond excited to finally share this recipe with you today! And if you love bite-sized party foods, then you've got to try my Philly Cheesesteak Sliders and 3-ingredient Sausage Balls next!
Ingredients You'll Need
Here's everything you need to make these tasty spinach balls:
- Chopped Spinach: I use chopped frozen spinach in this recipe. Any brand will do. Then just steam cook it in the microwave according to the package instructions.
- Stuffing Mix: There are a few different brands of stuffing mix out there. I use the Stove Top brand that is flavored with a cornbread seasoning (side note: I only use store bought stuffing for recipes like this, I make my own cornbread dressing lol.)
- Seasoning: Italian seasoning and garlic powder adds those classic, savory flavors to the spinach balls.
- Onion: Just one small finely diced onion will give these spinach balls tons of flavor!
- Parmesan Cheese: Shredded parmesan cheese also adds lots of great flavor. Feel free to use fresh or prepackaged cheese.
- Butter and Eggs: Butter adds moisture and more flavor and the eggs help bind all the ingredients together. *I only have 3 eggs pictured below, but the recipe does need 4 eggs.
These are so easy and delicious!! I even froze them then reheated before serving. They were gone in minutes!
Anne
How To Make Spinach Balls
The full instructions are included in the recipe card below, but here’s a quick overview:
Prepare the spinach: Cook the spinach in the microwave according to the package instructions. Allow the spinach to cool, then drain the liquid really well with a colander or mesh bag.
Mix everything together: In a large bowl, combine the stuffing mix, onion, seasoning, melted butter, cheese, eggs and the drained spinach. Mix everything together until it's well combined.
Make the spinach balls: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to make small portions of the mixture and roll it into small balls. Place the spinach balls on a baking sheet.
Bake and enjoy: Bake in the oven until lightly golden brown. That's it! It's so easy and super fun to make!
Helpful Tip!
If you are lining your baking sheet, be sure to use non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper to prevent the spinach balls from sticking to the pan.
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Easy Spinach Balls
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Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted & cooled
- 20 oz. frozen chopped spinach*
- 2 cups stuffing mix**
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
- 4 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or in the microwave and set it aside.
- Now cook the chopped spinach in the microwave according to the package instructions (usually about 5-7 minutes). Allow the spinach to cool, then drain and squeeze out the liquid from the spinach using a colander or mesh bag. Be sure to squeeze as much liquid as you can out of the spinach.
- Next in a large bowl combine the spinach, stuffing mix and all the remaining ingredients (butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, finely diced onion, beaten eggs, and parmesan cheese). Mix all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined.
- Using a spoon or a medium cookie scoop, scoop small portions of the spinach mixture and roll it using your hands into small balls. Place the spinach balls on a parchment or non-stick aluminum foil lined baking sheet spaced apart.
- Bake the spinach balls in the preheated oven for 17-20 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen chopped spinach often comes in different sizes. Roughly 20 oz. is what you’ll need, but if your package comes with a little more or less that is ok for this recipe.
- I use the Stove Top brand that is cornbread flavored.
Nutrition
Brenda Hillyer says
Why don;t you show your reviews so people can read what others who made the spinach balls thought about it?
Marsha McDougal says
Hi Brenda. The reviews are listed at the bottom of the page. Thanks!😊
Ann D Strehlow says
Made this years ago and lost the recipe. This time I halved the recipe and served it with dinner as a vegetable. My husband and I loved it. I can't wait to make it again.
Ann Strehlow
Jspen says
Add a little salt
Pam says
Can you refrigste over night after step 3 before you make the balls the next day
Marsha McDougal says
I honestly don't see why not. I would just make sure its covered tightly in the fridge and it may require a few extra minutes in the oven.
JACKIE TRUEBLOOD says
Can these be made one day, kept in the fridge and baked the next day?
Marsha McDougal says
Although I haven't tried doing that, I think it's a great idea. I would just make sure its covered tightly in the fridge and it may require just a couple extra minutes in the oven to bake.
Jeanne Lotito says
Years ago, my niece made this and I’ve been thinking about them all this time. They are absolutely delicious and we’re easy enough to make.
Sherrell Clemente says
How can I turn this into a spinach casserole?
Marsha McDougal says
Good question. I would have to test it and see, but I bet it would be good!
Mary says
How much fresh spinach would you use instead of frozen & would I just wilt it?
Marsha McDougal says
Great question. I haven't tried it with fresh spinach, but I would start with 4-5 cups, give it a rough chop, and wilt it in a skillet. Then proceed to squeeze out any excess liquid and follow the rest of the steps. Hope this helps!😊
Djuana says
Do you dip the spinach balls in a dip when eating? If so what kind of dip?
Marsha McDougal says
Hi there! I personally don't, but I wouldn't be opposed to it. Maybe some type of honey mustard sauce or a maple & dijon mustard combination. Since this is a more savory recipe I would maybe try something along those lines.
Emily Thomson says
I always serve with a warm marinara and it’s perfect 👌🏼. Also, if you’re making for Christmas, it’s green and red 💚❤️
Shelly says
Your recipe looks so good. However, I can't have regular stuffing mix. Is there anything else I can substitute it for? Also, can I cut back on the cheese? There's ALOT of sodium in cheese, especially those cheeses in this recipe. It's always the yummy ones 😋
Bonnie says
Fab U Lous recipe. I make again AND AGAIN. If i feel like a snack,I pop a few into the toaster oven at 400 degrees and watch them. Years ago, maybe in the 70’s we used to make this recipe. What goes around come around. But you cant beat it, and its also na crowd pleaser
Sheila says
Looks really good. Would like to make them but could you tell me how many grams or oz are in the spinach packages, please?
Marsha McDougal says
Hi Sheila, you'll need roughly 20 oz. of frozen chopped spinach. You can either purchase a large bag or 2 small boxes. Frozen chopped spinach often comes in different sizes depending on the brand, but approximately 20 oz. is all you need. Thanks for asking, I've updated the recipe to include this information as well 🙂
Richard B. Bowser says
Delicious 😋
Karen says
These are delicious and similar to ones we have every year around the holidays. I serve them with a sweet-hot mustard sauce (either homemade or purchase from grocery store). So good!
Terri says
Hi! Has anyone tried to make these in an air fryer? It’s too hot for me to turn on my oven rn😆
Marsha says
I haven't tried it yet, but I think that's a great idea. If you do happen to try, let me know how it turns out!
Anne says
These are so easy and delicious!! I even froze them then re heated before serving. They were gone in minutes
Making them again today only double the recipe for big party on the beach
Marsha says
Hi Anne! I'm so glad you enjoyed them. They're my favorite! Thanks for your feedback 🙂
Pamela Foster says
Hi Ms Marsha, this recipe looks so easy and tasteful, I have to try it. So it's on my agenda for this week 😋. I will let you know the outcome once ive made it 😊. Thanks for sharing 💜
Nadyne Pennington says
Just finished making these for a potluck tonight. I tried one, very good! I think I will also make them for Easter.
Marsha says
These are such a great idea for Easter too! I'm glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing!
Susan says
I made these to take as appetizer for St. Patricks Day party ( they are green).
Everyone loved them. Everyone wanted recipe and said they were going to make for thanksgiving (I guess because of the stuffing in them?) Had some leftover mixture so made the rest the next day and they were just as good. The only thing is that mine stuck to the foil so I used parchment paper the following day and worked great. Thank you for the recipe. It’s a keeper.
Marsha says
Hi Susan, I'm so glad everyone enjoyed the recipe! And yes parchment paper or non-stick foil also works great.
Donald says
Hi Marsha,
I buy chopped frozen spinach in big bags from Costco, but id love yo try this recipe. How many ounces each are your boxes of spinach? I've seen both 10 ounce and 12 ounces sizes at the market.
Thanks!
Marsha says
Hi there! I use the 10 ounce boxes of frozen spinach.
Carole says
Hi has anyone added cooked, shredded chicken or beef to the spinach balls?
Pat says
I add sweet Italian sausage. Remove the casing and fry the meat after breaking it up. Once browned add it to the mixture.
This recipe is very similar to our family recipe for thanksgiving stuffing.
colleen says
i feel like this is dumb question but am i just adding dry stuffing mix or i cook and make the stuffing and the combine everything??
Marsha says
That's a good question...You add the dry stuffing mix with the rest of the ingredients.
Darlene Hamrick says
Can you use a dipping sauce for these. Any suggestions?
Marlene says
Can I use shredded cheddar cheese?
Marsha says
Sure. I haven't tried it with cheddar before but I'm sure it still tastes great.
Suzanne says
This recipe is so delicious! I made it for my book club meeting and my friends loved them and wanted the recipe. I would describe the taste to be a cross between stuffing and quiche! I highly recommend!!!! Delightful!!! 🙂
Marsha says
Hi Suzanne, I'm so glad you and your friends loved the recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Jo says
Could this be made a a casserole and cut into servings? More like a main dish (I’m vegetarian).
Marsha says
I've never tried it this way before, but that's not a bad idea at all. The taste would still be the same.
Annette Stagno says
Hi jo
Did you try the casserole
Chrissy says
I haven't tried this recipe but I have made something similar for like 20 years. Instead of frozen spinach I used chopped frozen broccoli. People are always excited to see the Broccoli Balls come out. I will have to try this spinach version sometime!
Marsha says
I love the idea of using Broccoli too. I bet its also really good. Let me know how you like the spinach version.
Chris D Costello says
Going to try these this weekend but I think I’ll use feta cheese. Love a good feta spinach egg omelette. Thank you for the suggestion
Marsha says
Yum! That sounds good. Let me know how it turns out!
Amatullah Abdul Malik says
can I substitute the cornbread mix with rice flour the cornbread mix is high in sodium
Marsha says
Hi there! I haven't tried any substitutions yet, but it's definitely worth a try. I would just increase the seasoning a bit if you do since the cornbread mix has extra seasoning in it.
Mary says
Quick and easy to make in a hurry even after working all day!
Mary says
Yes, I made these as an appetizer for a party, thou I did substitute and used mozzarella cheese instead of the traditional parmesan cheese, so easy to make as a last minute plan!
Marsha says
Yes I love these for parties. Although I will admit I do make these sometimes just because and I eat them all by myself in about 3 days lol!
Stephanie Flores says
Can I use feta crumbles in this recipe ?
Marsha says
I've never tried feta cheese with this recipe. Although I think you could use it, it would definitely give the recipe a different taste.
Pat says
Can these be made & frozen to bake later?
Marsha says
Sure. Just make sure to freeze them in a freezer safe storage bag.
Connie Meneese says
I am nota fan of spinach but am tempted to try this recipe😁
Marsha says
Yes!!! Please do! 🙂
Louise Tinos says
Fabuloso Eileen Marsh’s skills and choice of oven baking makes it super healthy / great effort now the effort is on me now !!! Cheers and big thank you girl🐇🪃🌺👍
Laurel Mccorquodale says
You will love it. I serve at parties all the time and have to have copies of receipt on hand.
I do serve honey mustard dressing on the side for dipping.