Spinach Balls

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

This is a great go-to recipe for a great appetizer. I follow the recipe exactly and it’s great every time.
Spinach Balls – 2 WW pts/2 balls – (Original recipe from Kraft)
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix Monterey Style with Mushroom & Onion
1-2/3 cups hot water
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
2 pkg. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained and patted dry
1 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 eggs

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix stuffing mix, hot water and butter in large bowl until well blended.

Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Shape into 60 balls, each about 1 inch in diameter. Place in single layer in two 15x10x1-inch baking pans sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 15 to 20 min. or until lightly browned.

Tips: Make Ahead Prepare and bake spinach balls as directed; cool completely. Place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags; freeze up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in refrigerator. Place on baking sheets and bake at 400°F for 10 to 15 min. or until heated through.

Nutritional Information (From Kraft.com): 2 balls: 70 calories, 4 g fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 5 g carbs, 1 g dietary fiber, 1 g sugar, 4 g protein
WW POINTS: 2

Appetizers / Snacks

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13 Responses to “Homemade Green Bean Casserole”

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Cathy B. @ Brightbakes — December 7, 2010 at 12:05 pm

wow..great to see a green bean casserole with ingredients that are actually found in nature! 🙂 thank you!
love,
cathy b.
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Carolyn — December 7, 2010 at 12:16 pm

I think this homemade version has to beat the pants off the one with canned mushroom soup. I mean, with portobellos and shitakes? Yes please!
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Fun and Fearless in Beantown — December 7, 2010 at 1:48 pm

I’ve only tried the “classic” green bean casserole for the first time like a month ago and I’m definitely recreating it this weekend – cream of mushroom and all! Yours, however, looks gourmet and unprocessed!
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Sinful Sundays — December 7, 2010 at 2:08 pm

i’ve never had Green Bean casserole and want to try it so badly! I may just make the processed version to see how it tastes. Yours looks way more fabulous than I could probably ever get mine to be!
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Boston Food Diary — December 7, 2010 at 2:26 pm

Yummmmm- well done in getting rid of the processed sections and going for the natural approach!!!! Looks delicious!
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Melissa — December 7, 2010 at 3:36 pm

I’ve never had green bean casserole but this makes me want to try it! Yours looks really good.
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stephchows — December 7, 2010 at 5:00 pm

home made green bean casserole! I didn’t know it was possible! 🙂 Personally I’m in the hate category… but I’d be willing to try this version 🙂
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Shannon — December 7, 2010 at 5:52 pm

definitely looks better than the “traditional” version!!
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Shannon — December 8, 2010 at 2:30 pm

Oooh, I am so excited about this! A friend requested green bean casserole for a small holiday party that I’m hosting, but I really, really didn’t want to make the regular version of it. This is perfect!
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sabjimata — December 8, 2010 at 9:50 pm

everything’s better homemade!
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Lulu — December 19, 2010 at 2:42 pm

This sounds like a very useful veggie side dish come the post-Xmas dinners. I did notice recently that oriental shops also sell roasted shredded crispy onions, if you find yourself very short of time one day (they are not expensive).
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Stella — November 17, 2013 at 11:01 pm
Definitely the best green casserole recipe! I’ve been making Alton s recipe for years.
- beantownbaker — November 24th, 2013 @ 5:51 pm
  
  Isn’t it great?!?