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Quaker® Oats Spinach Cheese Balls

Prep Time:

15 min

Cook Time:

25 min

Total Time:

40 min

Servings:

4-6

Similar to Italian rice balls but prepared with oats, these irresistible spinach and cheddar balls are baked not fried.  

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    Bring 2 cups water and salt to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in Quaker® Oats Quick 1-Minute Oats. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in spinach. Cook for 1 minute or until oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, and spinach is tender.

  • 2

    Stir in garlic powder, black pepper and hot pepper flakes. Transfer to bowl and let cool completely.

  • 3

    Add 1 egg, 1/3 cup Parmesan and 1/2 cup bread crumbs to oats mixture; stir until well combined. Stir in cheddar. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours or until well chilled and firm.

  • 4

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  • 5

    Scoop oats mixture into 2-tbsp balls.

  • 6

    Transfer remaining bread crumbs to shallow baking dish. Stir in remaining Parmesan.

  • 7

    Transfer flour to shallow bowl.

  • 8

    In small bowl, beat remaining eggs.

  • 9

    Dredge balls in flour, dip in eggs and roll in bread crumb mixture. Arrange on parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray.

  • 10

    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.

Tips & Tricks

  • Serve with warmed tomato sauce for dipping if desired.

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