DOUBLE LAYERED SOUFFLE

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This simple souffle bursts with flavor. The crispy topping of cheese hides a creamy layer of turkey underneath. If I don't have turkey on hand, I use chicken instead. -Sharon Amidon, Guthrie, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups 2% milk
3 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
SOUFFLE LAYER:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease a 2-1/2-qt. souffle dish and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add mushrooms; saute until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey; heat through. Transfer to prepared dish., For souffle layer, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add shallot; saute until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in spinach and cheese., Stir a small amount of hot spinach mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Allow to cool slightly., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into spinach mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Pour over turkey layer., Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 265mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.