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Merle's Spinach Balls

1 package (10 ounces) frozen spinach1 cup herb-flavored stuffing mix 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped3 eggs, well-beaten3 ounces melted margarine 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, optionalHeat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a cookie sheet.Cook spinach according to package directions and drain well, squeezing to remove excess moisture.Transfer to a large bowl and combine with stuffing mix, chopped onion, eggs, margarine, cheese, cayenne, garlic salt and Creole seasoning, if using. Mix well.Shape into 3/4-inch balls and place on cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes.Makes three to four dozen.Cook's note: These are successfully frozen by placing on a pan in freezer until hard, then storing in airtight bags. To serve, thaw slightly and bake 20-25 minutes.Nutrition values per ball: 26 calories, 1 g fat (0 saturated), 3 g carbohydrates, 0 fiber, 1 g protein, 14 mg cholesterol, 117 mg sodium.Mardigrasday.com

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