The Famous Spinach Balls with Mustard Dipping Sauce
Published May 7, 2010
2, 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to remove moisture
2 cups herb-stuffing mix, crushed
5 ounces fresh Parmesan, finely grated
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
5 green onions, trimmed and finely minced
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Mustard Dipping Sauce *
Combine spinach, stuffing mix, Parmesan cheese, butter, onions, and eggs into a medium-sized bowl. Mix gently to combine.
Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll spinach mixture into 1-inch balls and place onto prepared pan.
Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Place spinach balls on a platter and serve with mustard dipping sauce.
*Mustard Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup dry mustard
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and vinegar. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let mixture sit at room temperature for 3-4 hours.
Whisk together sugar and egg yolk in a small saucepan. Add mustard mixture and stir over low heat until slightly thickened. Cover and place in refrigerator until needed. Allow sauce to reach room temperature before serving.
Makes 60-70 spinach balls.