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Easy Spinach Souffle Recipe
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Easy Spinach Souffle Recipe

This Easy Spinach Souffle blends thawed, drained spinach with a creamy béchamel sauce, seasoned with nutmeg, salt, and pepper, combined with whipped egg whites for a light, airy texture. Baking yields a puffy, golden-topped souffle with a tender, moist interior. It’s a vegetable-forward side or light main suited for a comforting meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
36 mins
Total Time
46 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 86 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

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

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  1. Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit
  2. Thaw the spinach and squeeze out the excess liquid. Set aside
  3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium low heat
  4. Add the flour and whisk until the flour is no longer visible
  5. Pour in the milk while whisking
  6. Keep mixing over medium low heat until liquid thickens up and becomes creamy. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg
  7. Remove from heat and mix in the spinach. Allow to cool for 5 minutes
  8. Mix in the egg yolks to the spinach mixture
  9. Meanwhile, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form
  10. Gently fold in half of the egg whites into the spinach mixture and then fold in the rest
  11. Place souffle base onto an 8x8" baking pan greased with nonstick spray
  12. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until browned and puffy
  13. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 86

% 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.