Spinach Hors Doeuvres Food

SPINACH BALLS - HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter until translucent.
• In large bowl, combine onion/butter mixture with remaining ingredients, blending well.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet@350F for 15 minutes.
• Serve with dipping sauce made of 1/2 cup light mayo and 1-2 tablespoons horseradish.

SPINACH PARMESAN BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Squeeze the excess water from the spinach and put it in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well by hand.* Form the mixture into 1-inch balls, either by hand or with a small ice cream scoop. Place the balls closely together on a baking sheet.
• Cook in the top half of the oven until firm to the touch, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, and then transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

URUGUAY TORTA PASCUALINA EGG AND SPINACH HORS D'OEUVRES

Steps:

• Brush a 9x12x2 inch baking pan with butter.
• Cover with 3 layers phyllo dough, brushing the surface of each layer with melted butter.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated cheese over the third layer. Cover with 3 more layers, brushing each layer with butter.
• Combine 4 tablespoons grated cheese, with the spinach, salt, pepper, nutmeg, cream and flour and mix well.
• Spread over the layered dough and cover with the egg slices. Repeat the procedure with the remaining 6 leaves of dough brushing each layer with butter, brush the top layer generously with melted butter.
• Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes until crisp, flaky and golden. Cut into serving pieces and serve hot or cold. Serves 8.