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Spinach Souffle

Try this excellent recipe if you want to try spinach in a different way.





List of Ingredients



• 1/4 chopped onion
  
• 1 clove garlic, minced
  
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  
• 2 tablespoons flour
  
• 1 cup milk
  
• Salt and pepper to taste
  
• 3 eggs, separated
  
• 1 cup chopped cooked spinach, see note
  
• 3/4 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  






Instructions



1. Saute onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter. Add remaining butter and melt; add flour and stir until smooth. Add milk, salt and pepper and whisk until thickened.
   
2. Beat yolks until lemon-colored. Stir a little of the sauce into the egg yolks to warm, then add to sauce. Add spinach and cheese.
   
3. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into spinach mixture. Turn into a greased 1-quart casserole. Set in a larger pan of hot water (1 inch up side of casserole) and bake at 350 for 50 minutes until golden brown.
   
4. Makes 4 servings.
   






Final Comments


Note: I use a 10-ounce box of frozen spinach. Microwave until completely thawed and hot. Squeeze out all moisture. Add directly to recipe without further cooking.