Nut Crackers!

Peanut & Spinach Balls

Makes 50

Ingredients

2 x 10oz/275g packs frozen chopped spinach
1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
4oz/100g bread stuffing mix
1oz/25g vegetarian Parmesan cheese
4 free-range eggs, well beaten
6oz/175g butter, melted
½tsp freshly chopped thyme
1 clove garlic, finely crushed
¼tsp salt
¼tsp freshly ground black pepper
7oz/200g USA peanuts, chopped

Method

1. Pre-cook and thoroughly drain the spinach. Mix all the ingredients apart from the chopped peanuts together in a large bowl and chill for 1-2 hours. Form into balls and then roll each ball in the chopped peanuts.

2. Cook for 15 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4 until lightly browned. Serve hot or cold.

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