Easy Spinach Souffle Recipe
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Easy Spinach Souffle Recipe
Description
The souffle begins by thoroughly removing excess moisture from thawed spinach, which is then folded into a smooth mixture of butter, flour, and warm milk cooked into a béchamel sauce with nutmeg and seasoning. After cooling slightly, egg yolks are blended in. Separately, egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks and gently folded into the spinach mixture, incorporating air that creates the souffle’s characteristic rise and lightness.
Baking in a greased pan at a moderate temperature develops a browned, puffy crust while maintaining a soft interior. The nutmeg adds subtle warmth without overtaking the spinach’s flavor. The souffle's texture is delicate yet substantial enough to serve on its own or alongside proteins.
Advance preparation is possible by completing the initial mixture and folding steps ahead of baking, allowing for fresh oven time just before serving to achieve optimal puffiness. Timing and gentle folding are key to preserving volume.
Ingredients
- 10 oz spinach thawed, frozen
- 3 egg separated
- 1/2 butter stick
- 1/2 Cup flour
- 1 1/4 Cups milk warm
- 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid. Set aside
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat
- Add the flour and whisk until the flour is no longer visible
- Pour in the milk while whisking
- Keep mixing over medium low heat until liquid thickens up and becomes creamy. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg
- Remove from heat and mix in the spinach. Allow to cool for 5 minutes
- Mix in the egg yolks to the spinach mixture
- Meanwhile, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Gently fold in half of the egg whites into the spinach mixture and then fold in the rest
- Place souffle base onto an 8x8" baking pan greased with nonstick spray
- Bake for 20-30 minutes or until browned and puffy
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the spinach mixture and add egg yolks in advance, then fold in egg whites and bake just before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4305IU | 86% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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