SPINACH AND PARMESAN SOUFFLES
The Italian-Parmigiano- Reggiano cheese has a superior nutty flavor you won't find in the domestic alternatives.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 55m
Yield 4 ramekins, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
- Coat 4 (6 ounce) ramekins with cooking spray, and sprinkle breadcrumbs, tilting and turning dishes to coat sides completely.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Add spinach, cook 2 minutes or until wilts, tossing constantly.
- Place spinach in collander, and let stand 5 minutes.
- Squeeze excess liquid from spinach, and coursely chop.
- Combine milk, flour, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-high heat stirring with a whisk until smooth.
- Cook 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Spoon mixture in a large bowl, and let stand 10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach, cheese, and egg yolks.
- Combine egg whites, and cream of tartar, in a large bowl, and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Beat with a mixer at high speed until medium peaks form(do not overbeat).
- Gently stir 1/4 of egg whites into spinach mixture, and gently fold in remaining whites.
- Gently spoon mixture into prepared dishes, and sharply tap dishes 2 or 3 times on counter to level.
- Place dishes on prepared baking sheet, and return to a 425 degree oven.
- Immediately reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees for 21 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
FLORENCE-INSPIRED SOUFFLE
This souffle is not only absolutely delicious, but light and beautiful. Your guests will be impressed every time this brunch dish is served. So grab your fork and dig in to this little taste of Florence! -Jenny Flake, Newport Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. , In a food processor, process croutons until ground. Sprinkle evenly onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 2-qt. souffle dish; set aside., In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and prosciutto in oil for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add spinach and garlic; cook just until spinach is wilted. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , Transfer to a large bowl. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cool slightly., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into vegetable mixture. Transfer to prepared dish; sprinkle with cheese. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SPINACH ONION SOUFFLE
Of course you can use butter for cooking the onions and regular sour cream if you don't mind the extra fat and calories.
Provided by FLKeysJen
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Saute onions in cooking spray until limp and golden; cool slightly.
- In a blender combine sour cream and eggs until well mixed.
- Add the last six ingredients of the recipe; stir to mix well.
- Pour into a well-greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour, until the edges are slightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 144.8, Sodium 513.9, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 9.3
SPINACH HERB SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish or 6 (1-cup) ramekins and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of the Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add the green onions and saute until wilted. Add the spinach, herbs, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the moisture evaporates. Remove from the heat and reserve.
- In a small saucepan heat the milk over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and whisk until a smooth paste forms, about 2 minutes. Do not allow the flour to brown. Whisk in the hot milk, a pinch of salt, and a dash of hot sauce. Cook, stirring, until the mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and beat in the egg yolks one at a time. Fold in the spinach mixture and stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Put egg whites and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat until stiff peaks form. Stir a large spoonful of the egg whites into the spinach mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining egg whites just until combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared souffle mold or ramekins. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheese. Bake until puffed and golden, about 30 to 35 minutes for the large souffle or 15 to 20 minutes for the small ones. Serve immediately.
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