Baked Spanish Spinach Balls In Roasted Bell Pepper Sauce Albond

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This is a traditional recipe from the region of madrid, spain's capital. For the cheese, use any mild cheese that melts well, such as monterey jack. Found on-line and posted for zaar world tour 5.

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Steps

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Cook turning often until all skin is blackened and blistered.

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Remove from heat and place in a plastic bag to steam.

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When bell pepper is cool , peel and seed.

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Make sauce: puree the bell pepper with 1 tbs olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.

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Set aside.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Cook the spinach in the microwave as directed.

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Coarsely chop.

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Place in a bowl and , using your hands , mix with the mashed potato , the egg , and grated cheese.

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Grease a baking dish with the remaining olive oil.

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Make small balls out of the spinach / potato mixture and place on greased dish.

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Sprinkle evenly with the breadcrumbs.

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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden and spinach balls are heated through.

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Serve with the roasted bell pepper sauce.

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Ingredients

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frozen spinach, potato, egg, cheese, fine breadcrumbs, olive oil, red bell pepper, salt and pepper