Idaho® Potato Spinach Balls

• 4
• 1 10- ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 cup grated pepper jack cheese
• 1/2 cup flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• cooking spray

Preparation

1 Lightly brush a baking tray with vegetable oil or cooking spray. Set aside.
2 In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes, spinach and eggs.
3 Beat with mixer until well-blended. Season with nutmeg and cayenne pepper.
4 Add the cheese and 4 tablespoons of the flour. Stir until flour is well-blended.
5 Spread the remaining flour onto a glass plate and season with salt and pepper.
6 Using two teaspoons, form the spinach mixture into 1-inch balls.
7 Drop the spinach balls onto the flour-covered plate. Roll balls in the flour to coat and place on the prepared baking sheet.Place the tray in the refrigerator for 20 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 450° F.
8 Remove balls from the refrigerator; spray them lightly with cooking spray.
9 Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. serve plain, or sprinkle balls with lemon juice.

Source: Idaho Potato Commission