Cheese Balls

Ingredients

• 3 medium russet potatoes

• 1/2 cup spinach

• 1oz cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup cottage cheese

• 1 large egg

• 1 cup plain breadcrumbs

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsps oil

Directions

1. Peel and cube potatoes. Add to a saucepan with enough water to cover. Boil for 10-15 minutes or until softened. Drain and allow to cool completely.

2. Chop spinach and mix together in a large bowl with the potato. Mash together.

3. Grate cheddar into the potato mixture. Add cottage cheese and lightly whisked egg. Mix until thoroughly combined.

4. In a shallow dish, mix together bread crumbs, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

5. Scoop potato mixture by the tablespoon and shape into rounds the size of a golf ball. Roll into bread crumbs and set aside.

6. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Gently add each cheese ball without overlapping. Cook until golden on all sides.

7. Place cheese balls onto a plate lined with paper towels. Cool slightly & serve.

adapted from Super Healthy Kids