Spinach Sausage Balls

Melissa Spangler's Note:

Great savory appetizer that's a little different. My sister, Marilyn Milam of Kennett, MO gave me this recipe. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 (16 ounce) package spicy bulk sausage, cooked & drained
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups pepperidge farm seasoned stuffing mix
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
• salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Cook and drain chopped spinach. Squeeze spinach until dry with paper towel.
3. Combine other ingredients and mix well.
4. Shape into 1 inch balls.
5. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake in 325 degree oven for 15 minutes.

Reviews

[ratherbebaking]

These were SOOO GOOD. I made them for my sons 23rd "birhday party" and they were gone in no time (I think I ate the most!)A nice change to regular spinach balls. Did have to add an extra egg. Next time I will use crushed stuffing mix.