Spinach and Cheese Meatballs

Submitted by Jenipurr

"These meatballs are simple to make, and freeze really well. I found this recipe online and made some modifications (the original source of the recipe has since disappeared). Note: I usually make these with GoLean ground beef substitute"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 30 meatballs
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1 cup bran flakes, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup egg substitute or 1 egg
• 1⁄4 cup dried onion flakes
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly and shape into 30 balls.
2. Spray a skillet with nonstick spray and fry balls just until browned, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put balls onto broiler pan (or pan with wire rack) sprayed with non-stick spray, and bake for 30 minutes.
4. Store in freezer. To thaw, put a few on a plate and microwave for about 30 seconds.

Reviews

[Mandy]

I made these with chicken mince & froze them to use for spaghetti & meatballs, Miss 5 year old loved them & so did Master 16 month old. Thanks for posting!

 

[fruehwirth]

very tasty! these freeze very well.