Festive & Easy Spinach & Cheese Bites! ✨
These festive and easy spinach and cheese bites are a wholesome and delicious appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings or healthy snacking year-round. They are also gluten-free!
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Large Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Small Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 20 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and well-drained
- 2 cups gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 bunch green onions finely chopped
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Get Ready: To start, preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C). For super easy cleanup, line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, or give it a light greasing.
- Mix It Up: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine your thoroughly drained spinach, gluten-free breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, finely chopped green onions, eggs, shredded white cheddar, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir everything together until it's nicely combined.
- Shape & Place: Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, gently form the mixture into uniform, bite-sized balls. Arrange them evenly across your prepared baking sheet. Keeping them a similar size helps them bake perfectly!
- Bake to Perfection: Pop them into your preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown and are cooked all the way through. Serve these wholesome bites warm and watch them disappear!
Notes
Nutrition per serving (1 bite):
- Calories: 75kcal
- Total Carbs: 5g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fats: 5g
- Protein: 3g
