Savory Spinach Soufflé
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This soufflé is so simple. You don't have to whip up the egg whites, or heat the milk for the béchamel. And it's fantastic!
Servings:
Calories: 239kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for the pan)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ¼ cups milk (cold)
- â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg (a pinch)
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves (approximately 1 oz)
- 4 ounces Gruyere (grated, or other cheese. Approximately 4 oz)
- 4 eggs (slightly beaten)
- 1 cup corn (cooked, approximately 2 ears)
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Grease a pie plate, or an oval gratin dish (3-4 cup size) with butter. Set aside
- In a medium-sized saucepan, over a high heat (yes, a high heat), melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, until it’s combined and sizzling
- Whisk in the cold milk, and bring to a boil, whisking the whole time so it doesn’t stick as it thickens. Boil for around 20 seconds, while continuously whisking
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the nutmeg. Remove the pan from the heat
- With a wooden spoon, add the spinach, and stir briefly, until the spinach starts to wilt. Add the cheese, and thoroughly combine. Stir in the corn
- Add the eggs, and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan, and place in the oven over a sheet pan, to catch messy spillovers
- If you’re using a pie plate, bake for approximately 30 minutes, If you’re using a gratin dish, bake for 35-40 minutes. It will be ready when it’s puffed and browned
- Serve immediately with a crusty baguette, salad, and the beverage of your choice
Notes
NOTES:
This dish is so flexible. For instance:
- use cooked, fresh spinach (use approximately 3 cups) by putting it in a preheat medium skillet, over a medium high heat, with a bit of olive oil added first. Stir it, and it will wilt and reduce in 1-2 minutes. It’s now ready to be added before you add the cheese
- instead of corn (or in addition to it), you can add other cooked vegetables, including onions, peppers, mushrooms, or other cooked vegetables you might have on hand
- other cheeses work well, including cheddar, havarti, edam, gouda, etc.
Nutrition Facts
Savory Spinach Soufflé
Serving Size
6 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
239
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
151
mg
50
%
Sodium
197
mg
9
%
Potassium
194
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
662
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
273
mg
27
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.