1Poundof Sweet Italian Sausagespicy would work too!
1Vidaliaor white onion
1Teaspoonminced garlicabout 2-3 cloves
2EggsBeaten
20Ouncesof Frozen Spinachchopped
2CupsFeta Cheesecrumbled
2CupsFine Bread Crumbs
½Cupof Salted Buttermelted
1TeaspoonSalt
¾TeaspoonPepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400° F. Dice onion into small dice (the smaller the better). Mince garlic and set aside.
Heat a saute pan with 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil on medium low. Add sausage (casings removed) and saute for about 5 minutes or until half way done, break sausage up into small pieces while cooking. Add onions and garlic and cook until sausage is cooked through and onions are soft. Remove from heat.
Microwave frozen chopped spinach for 2-3 minutes and drain excess water. Push down on spinach to remove as much water as you can. Melt butter.
In large mixing bowl, beat eggs and add in salt & pepper, spinach, feta, bread crumbs, melted butter, and sausage mixture. Mix well and form into 1" balls using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon.
Place on lightly greased cookie tray about ½" apart and bake at 400° F for 15 minutes or until they are Just beginning to brown.
Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
To Freeze: Place uncooked spinach & sausage balls on a cookie sheet and place in freezer for 1-2 hours or until frozen. Place in freezer bag (make sure you get most of the air out). When ready to bake: Remove from freezer, place frozen balls in preheated 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 20-25 minutes.