Description
Delightful spinach and ricotta bites wrapped in a crispy shell, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, and seasoning.
- Mix until everything is well blended.
- Shape the mixture into small balls or bite-sized shapes, roughly the size of a golf ball.
- Place the formed bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly spray each bite with olive oil to promote a golden crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and crisp.
- Serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
For a crispier exterior, increase the baking time slightly but keep an eye on them to avoid burning. You can experiment by adding herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: spinach, ricotta, bites, appetizer, vegetarian, snack