Spinach Cheese Balls With Pasta Sauce

Submitted by quick meal

"From TOH. These would make great party appetizers."

 

• Ready In: 4mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 (25 1/2 ounce) jar garden style pasta sauce, warmed

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Blend well. Add spinach, mix well. Stir in flour, 1 cup at a time, until well blended.
2. Heat oil to 350.
3. Place bread crumbs in a small bowl. Shape spinach mixture into 1 1/2 inches balls; roll in bread crumbs and place on a baking sheet.
4. Fry six balls at a time, about 4-6 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cool 2 minutes before serving. Serve wit pasta sauce for dipping.