Spinach Souffle

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16oz) bag frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon very finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 large eggs, seperated
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Preparation

Step 1

Thaw spinach in a colander, squeeze to get moisture out

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350, Butter a 1-quart souffle or casserole dish

Step 3

Heat butter in saucepan over medium low heat. When butter has melted add flour and mix until bubbling. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Gradually add 1 cup of milk and mix until thick and bowling. Stir in finely chopped onion

Step 4

In a metal or glass bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until hard. In a separate bowl, beat yolks until frothy and lemon colored

Step 5

Stir egg yolks into the sauce mixture; stir in the spinach

Step 6

Stir about 1/4 of the beaten egg whites into the spinach mixture, then gently fold in the egg white mixture

Step 7

Pour into the prepared souffle dish; set dish in a large pan then add water to a depth of about 1 inch.

Step 8

Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The top will be lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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