Festive Spinach Bites (Printable Version)

Golden spinach bites with creamy cheese and herbs, ideal for parties and festive snacks.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 9 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained

02 - 2 spring onions, finely sliced

03 - 1 red bell pepper, finely diced

04 - 3.5 oz cream cheese, softened

05 - 3 oz feta cheese, crumbled

06 - 1.75 oz grated Parmesan cheese

07 - 2 large eggs

08 - ½ cup breadcrumbs

09 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

10 - 1 garlic clove, minced

11 - ½ tsp dried oregano

12 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

13 - ½ tsp salt

14 - ¼ tsp black pepper

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - In a large bowl, combine spinach, spring onions, red bell pepper, garlic, and all cheeses.

03 - Add eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, oregano, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

04 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of mixture and shape into small balls. Arrange evenly on prepared baking sheet.

05 - Bake for 16–18 minutes until golden and set.

06 - Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

01 -

They disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider making a double batch
The combination of feta and Parmesan creates this salty richness that balances perfectly with fresh spinach
You can prep everything ahead and bake just before guests arrive

02 -

Squeezing every drop of liquid from the thawed spinach is absolutely non negotiable or your bites will never set properly
Rolling the shaped balls in extra breadcrumbs before baking creates this incredible crunchy crust that everyone fights over
The mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking just add 2 to 3 minutes to the baking time

03 -

Use a cookie scoop for uniformly sized bites that bake evenly
Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes before shaping to help the flour absorb excess moisture
Freeze uncooked balls on a baking sheet then transfer to a freezer bag for make ahead convenience