Ingredients
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1 small onion, minced
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach, thawed but not drained
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1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
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1 cup shredded romano cheese (or more)
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1 dash nutmeg
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salt
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black pepper
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1 dash cayenne
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cooking spray (for baking) or olive oil (for frying)
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additional romano cheese (to garnish)
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marinara sauce (for dipping)
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1 large egg
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1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Saute onions and minced garlic in butter; place in large mixing bowl with undrained spinach, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 cup Romano, salt, nutmeg, black and cayenne pepper; mix thoroughly. Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb moisture. Form into 1" balls.
- To fry:
- Heat 1 inch of olive oil in large skillet. Fry in small batches until golden, 3 to 6 minutes, turning once; do not overcook or they will be dry. Drain on toweling. Skim drippings between batches.
- To bake:
- Preheat oven 350 degrees. Spray baking sheet arranging spinach balls and spraying balls lightly. Bake uncovered until golden for about 25 minutes; do not overcook.
- Garnish with additional Romano. Serve warm or room temperature with marinara to dip.