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idaho potato spinach balls

Idaho® Potato Spinach Balls

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 Idaho® potatoes peeled, boiled and mashed
  • 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  •  Lightly brush a baking tray with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Set aside.
  •  In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, spinach and eggs.
  •  Beat with mixer until well-blended. Season with nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
  •  Add the cheese and 4 tablespoons of the flour. Stir until flour is well-blended.
  •  Spread the remaining flour onto a glass plate and season with salt and pepper.
  •  Using two teaspoons, form the spinach mixture into 1-inch balls.
  •  Drop the spinach balls onto the flour-covered plate. Roll balls in the flour to coat and place on the prepared baking sheet.Place the tray in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  •  Remove balls from the refrigerator; spray them lightly with cooking spray.
  •  Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Serve plain, or sprinkle balls with lemon juice.
  • Source: Idaho Potato Commission