Spinach Souffle Recipe

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Spinach Souffle
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 dash cayenne
  • 3 tbsp finely shredded swiss cheese

Directions:

  1. Grease a 2-quart souffle dish and preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Thaw spinach.
  3. Drain and squeeze out excess moisture.
  4. Melt butter in a medium size frying pan.
  5. Sprinkle flour on butter and blend in with a slotted spoon.
  6. Cook until it bubbles and begins to brown just a little.
  7. Remove from heat and slowly blend in the milk, stirring constantly, until smooth.
  8. Return to heat, add seasonings and cook on low for about 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
  9. Beat egg yolks well with a whisk.
  10. Add about 1/4 cup of the sauce into the eggs and stir.
  11. Add another 1/4 cup and stir again.
  12. Remove pan from heat and slowly stir in the rest of the eggs.
  13. Place well-drained spinach into a blender or food processor and pour sauce over it.
  14. Blend until smooth, about 5-10 seconds.
  15. Pour into a bowl.
  16. Beat egg whites until fairly stiff, but not dry.
  17. Fold them gently into spinach mixture until all white streaks are gone.
  18. Pour into souffle dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
  19. Bake 45 minutes to one hour until set.
  20. (Souffle is done when puffy and nicely browned. It will be somewhat soft on the inside.) Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 317.58 Kcal (1330 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.27g 37%
Cholesterol 253.64mg 85%
Sodium 875.48mg 36%
Potassium 247.8mg 5%
Total Carbs 12.24g 4%
Sugars 4.03g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1.02g 4%
Protein 13.55g 27%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 239.4mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 177.08 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat 121.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.53g 37%
Cholesterol 141.42mg 85%
Sodium 488.15mg 36%
Potassium 138.17mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.83g 4%
Sugars 2.25g 16%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 4%
Protein 7.56g 27%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 0.9mg 9%
Calcium 133.5mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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