Spinach and Gruyere Souffle’
Ingredients
8 oz frozen spinach, thawed | ||
4 tbs butter | ||
3 tbs flour | ||
1 cup milk | ||
kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
3 eggs, separated, plus 1 egg white | ||
1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded |
Directions:
- Grease a 1 and 1/2 quart souffle dish.
- Put the spinach in a strainer and press to remove all moisture. Mince.
- Melt the butter in a sauce pan, add the spinach and cook for a few minutes to remove any remaining moisture.
- Add the flour and cook gently for 1 minute, stirring.
- Remove the pan from the heat and gradually stir in the milk.
- Season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil slowly.
- Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Cool slightly, then beat in the egg yolks, one at a time along with 3/4 cup of cheese.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff, then fold into the mixture.
- Spoon into the souffle dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 375 degree oven until well risen and just set. About 30 minutes.
- Serve at once.
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