Spinach Sausage Balls

These delicious and nutritious Spinach Sausage Balls can be prepped, frozen ahead of time and pulled out to enjoy at a moment’s notice!

Ingredients

1 12-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 large onion, minced
1 cup almond meal
1 pound cooked ground sausage
4 eggs, beaten
½ cup salted butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup grated Gruyere cheese
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Pinch cayenne

Directions

Press spinach in a strainer to remove all water. Combine all remaining ingredients. Using a small scoop, place rounded balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve immediately or, to freeze, cool to room temperature and freeze in a tightly sealed container for up to 1 month.

To reheat: Warm at 300° F on a baking sheet for 15 minutes.

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