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Makeover Garlic Spinach Balls

These pop-in-your mouth bites not only taste wonderful, they’re also a great way to get picky eaters to eat their spinach!

—AMY HORNBUCKLE PRATTVILLE, AL

PREP: 25 MIN. BAKE: 15 MIN. MAKES: 2 DOZEN

2 cups crushed seasoned stuffing

1 cup finely chopped onion

3/4 cup egg substitute

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup butter, melted

3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 teaspoons dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry

1. In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Stir in spinach until blended. Roll into 1-in. balls.

2. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

PER SERVING 1 appetizer equals 55 cal., 3 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 15 mg chol., 146 mg sodium, 6 g carb., 1 g fiber, 3 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.