Spectacular Spinach Balls

These are wonderful appetizers. My guests rave about them and they disappear fast! You can use prepared breadcrumbs but they don't taste as good as with the homemade ones.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach (thawed & drained - squeeze out all the moisture)
• 6  slices  white bread, lightly toasted a golden brown
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine, melted
• 1⁄3 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  grated romano cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  grated asiago cheese
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme
• 2  cloves garlic, minced
• 8  shallots, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Place toast in a blender or food processor and blend until finely crumbed.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and chill for at least three hours or overnight.
3. Form into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
4. Balls can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to twelve hours.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.