Spinach and Cheddar Souffle

Name: Spinach and Cheddar Souffle
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 1 pinch Pinch of cayenne pepper; 118 milliliters grated aged Cheddar cheese, lightly packed; 0 teaspoons cream of tartar; 5 extra larges egg whites, at room temperature; 4 extra larges egg yolks, at room-temperature; 3 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 3 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters scalded milk; 0 teaspoons nutmeg; 59 milliliters finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling; 1 package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry; 3 Tbsps unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish

Spinach and Cheddar Souffle might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 3. One serving contains 412 calories, 23g of protein, and 29g of fat. Head to the store and pick up cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese, flour, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg yolks you could follow this main course with the Apricot Crumbles as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 6 to 8-cup souffle dish (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches in diameter by 3 1/2 inches deep) and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.

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Parmesan

Butter

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Oven

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the hot milk, the nutmeg, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until smooth and thick.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper

Butter

Nutmeg

Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Milk

Salt

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Wooden Spoon

Whisk

Sauce Pan

Off the heat, while still hot, whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the Cheddar, 1/4 cup of Parmesan and the spinach and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

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Egg Yolk

Parmesan

Cheddar Cheese

Spinach

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Mixing Bowl

Whisk

Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, on medium speed for 1 minute, then finally on high speed until they form firm, glossy peaks.

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Cream Of Tartar

Egg Whites

Salt

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Hand Mixer

Whisk

Bowl

Whisk one quarter of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest.

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Cheese Sauce

Egg Whites

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Whisk

Pour into the souffle dish, then smooth the top. Draw a large circle on top with the spatula to help the souffle rise evenly, and place in the middle of the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees F.

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Spatula

Oven

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek!) until puffed and brown.

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Oven

Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

Servings:

1pinch

Pinch of cayenne pepper 118milliliters

grated aged Cheddar cheese, lightly packed 0teaspoons

cream of tartar 5extra larges

egg whites, at room temperature 4extra larges

egg yolks, at room-temperature 3Tbsps

all-purpose flour 3servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 237milliliters

scalded milk 0teaspoons

nutmeg 59milliliters

finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling 1package

frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry 3Tbsps

unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish

Recommended wine: Bordeaux, Champagne, White Burgundy

French on the menu? Try pairing with Bordeaux, Champagne, and White Burgundy. French wine is just as diverse as French food, but you rarely go wrong with champagne. If your meal calls for a white wine, you might also try a white burgundy. For a red, try a red bordeaux blend. One wine you could try is Chateau Bellevue Peycharneau Bordeaux Superieur. It has 4.1 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 17 dollars.