SPINACH TOTS RECIPE FOR AN EASY DINNER
Do you want an easy, warm appetizer or an easy dinner for one? I found this spinach tot recipe in Siri Daly’s cookbook. Maybe you have seen her cooking segments on the Today Show? Her cookbook is one of my favorites. It is great for busy families who are short on time and complicated ingredients!
It only took me 25 years to open a cookbook more than once! And, with an approaching empty nest, it’s ironic that I am just now dipping my spatula into the kitchen. This spinach tots recipe is a favorite with girlfriends for impromptu get-togethers or a light meal.
Or a quick dinner when you don’t feel like cooking
These spinach tots will make an appearance at the social distancing happy hours this fall. The staples include frozen spinach (so easy), a couple of eggs and seasoned bread crumbs. I keep these staples in my kitchen just for this last-minute appetizer or light dinner.
Seriously, these spinach tots have eight ingredients! The most important part of this recipe is to drain, drain, and drain the excess water from the spinach.
I used an oversized wood spatula to press the water out of the colander. If you have any tips to remove the water I would love for you to mention them in the comments.
This recipe could be a vegan option with egg and butter substitutions. These spinach tots are so yummy I have had them for an easy dinner when it’s just me at home.
These tots reheat easily. I serve with a side of yellow or brown mustard.
Let me know what you think! They are always a hit. Oh, and they freeze well too!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 10 oz packages of frozen, chopped, spinach, thawed, drained & drained of moisture
- 2 cups Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground pepper
- 4 eggs
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350. Stir together the spinach, breadcrumbs, onion, butter, Parmesan, salt, pepper and eggs in a large bowl. Using a tablespoon roll the mixture into 48 balls and place on greased baking sheet. Bake until edges are golden, about 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through cookingÂ
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Here is one of my favorite, go-to dinner recipes from Siri Daly’s cookbook.
Hi! Just a tip about the spinach. Place it in a clean, dry dish towel. Twist it up tight, and squeeze all the liquid out over the sink. When you open the towel, you’ll have a nice, dry ball of spinach. This works with all kinds of veggies you need to reduce water content. I save that one “special” towel just for this purpose! Hope this helps!
These still look so good!
Busted! I changed the name to tots! ha!
Going to make them this weekend!
yay! updated the recipe to include the 4 eggs! Happy Day Light Saving Day
Oh my, I’m going to make these this weekend! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe Laura!
Yummy!!