Spinach and Gouda Souffle

Serving Size - Serves 8, in 6 oz ramekins

4.5 Stars

Submitted by Kelsey

1/2 stick unsalted butter

Melted 1/4 pound Gouda, grated, plus more for dusting the ramekins

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups milk

4 large eggs, separated

6 ounces fresh spinach, washed, steamed, squeezed dry, and finely chopped

1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Baking Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F with a baking sheet on a rack in the middle of the oven.

Brush the insides of six 6-ounce ramekins with a little of the melted butter followed by a dusting of Gouda.
Put the remaining melted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When it foams, reduce the heat and gradually add the flour, stirring until there is no trace of flour left in the mixture, about 3 minutes. Whisk in the milk in a thin stream and cook, stirring until the mixture thickens to the consistency of a heavy cream. Turn off the heat and whisk in the egg yolks until incorporated. Stir in the spinach and 1/4 pound Gouda and season with the nutmeg, and salt and pepper. Set aside.

Beat the egg whites in a clean bowl with an electric mixer until stiff but not dry. Stir one-quarter of the egg whites into the spinach mixture to lighten it. Fold the remaining egg whites into the spinach mixture.
Divide the mixture evenly among the ramekins, filling them to just below the rim. Run your finger around the inside rim of the each ramekin to make a groove in the mixture.

Bake about 20 to 25 minutes, until risen and golden brown on top. Serve immediately.

Note – I purchased my ramekins at Cost Plus, see link below.
http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052930

Also, as this recipe makes a lot of souffles, I generally make them, cover them with s and put them with saran wrap, and put them in the freezer.  When you want to have one for breakfast, put it in the oven frozen as the oven is heating up.  When the oven is at the correct temperature, set the timer to bake for 20 to 25 minutes.