Spinach And Parmesan Souffles Food

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Whisk one quarter of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest. 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. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek!) until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.

SPINACH-PARMESAN SOUFFLéS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter eight 1-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups; place on large rimmed baking sheet. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Add buttermilk; whisk 1 minute. Stir in spinach and next 4 ingredients. Set aside.
• Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until firm peaks form. Fold egg whites into spinach mixture in 3 additions. Divide equally among prepared dishes.
• Bake soufflés until puffed and brown on top, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

SPINACH AND PARMESAN SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 425 degrees.
• Coat 4 (6 ounce) ramekins with cooking spray, and sprinkle breadcrumbs, tilting and turning dishes to coat sides completely.
• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
• Add spinach, cook 2 minutes or until wilts, tossing constantly.
• Place spinach in collander, and let stand 5 minutes.
• Squeeze excess liquid from spinach, and coursely chop.
• Combine milk, flour, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper in a small saucepan over medium-high heat stirring with a whisk until smooth.
• Cook 2 minutes or until mixture is thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
• Spoon mixture in a large bowl, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Stir in spinach, cheese, and egg yolks.
• Combine egg whites, and cream of tartar, in a large bowl, and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Beat with a mixer at high speed until medium peaks form(do not overbeat).
• Gently stir 1/4 of egg whites into spinach mixture, and gently fold in remaining whites.
• Gently spoon mixture into prepared dishes, and sharply tap dishes 2 or 3 times on counter to level.
• Place dishes on prepared baking sheet, and return to a 425 degree oven.
• Immediately reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees for 21 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

THE VERY MOST BASIC SPINACH AND CHEESE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and dust a 1-1/2 quart souffle dish with grated Parmesan or breadcrumbs. Separate the eggs. Put egg whites in mixer bowl with cream of tartar. To make a white sauce, in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter or margarine until it bubbles. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly. Stir in milk all at once, than cook and stir until mixture boils and is smooth and thickened. To flavor the white sauce, stir in the cheese until melted. Stir in the spinach. Set aside. Beat the egg whites only until they cling to the side of the mixing bowl when you roll and tilt it. Add the yolks to the sauce, and stir. To fold the sauce into the whites, first mix about a quarter of the whites right into the sauce in the pan, then empty the sauce into the whites in the mixing bowl. Gingerly but thoroughly fold the sauce into the whites. Then pour that mixture into the prepared souffle dish. Bake for about 30 to 40 minutes. Don't open oven door for at least 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

SPINACH PANTRY SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 2-qt. soufflé dish with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine the soup, cheese blend and mustard; cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in spinach. Stir a small amount of soup mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into spinach mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Transfer to prepared dish. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

TWICE BAKED SPINACH SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Stem the spinach, rinse in cold water and lift straight into a large pan.
• Set over moderate heat, cover, don't add extra water, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
• Drain in a colander, pressing well.
• When spinach has cooled, squeeze firmly to extract excess water and chop finely.
• Heat oven to 350*F.
• Brush 10 small ramekin dishes with melted butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
• Melt the butter for the souffles in a medium pan, stir in the flour and cook over a moderate heat for a few minutes.
• Slowly add the milk, beating to make a smooth sauce.
• Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add seasoning and a good grating of nutmeg, then remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool slightly.
• Separate the egs, reserving the whites and beating the yolks into the sauce.
• Stir in the spinach, mix well then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the spinach mixture.
• Spoon into the ramekins, filling them level.
• Set the dishes in a large roasting tin.
• Add boiling water from the kettle to a depth of about 1 inch.
• Bake for 20 minutes or until the souffles are well risen.
• Remove the ramekins from the tin, cool for 10 minutes, then loosen the sides and turn out onto a buttered gratin dish--right sides up.
• The souffles can be set aside overnight.
• If the souffles have been chilled, allow them at least 1 hour to come back to room temperature.
• Heat the oven to 400*F.
• Pour the cream over the souffles, coating each one.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan and place in the oven for 15 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling, then serve.

SPINACH SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 2-qt. souffle dish. Add Parmesan cheese; gently shake dish until side and bottom of dish are evenly coated with the cheese. Set aside. Bring milk just to boil in large saucepan on medium heat. Gradually add cereal, stirring constantly with wire whisk after each addition until well blended. Cook 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cover. Let stand 4 min. Stir in spinach and Swiss cheese.
• Beat eggs in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed 5 min. or until foamy. Add to spinach mixture; stir gently until well blended. Pour into prepared souffle dish.
• Bake 30 to 40 min. or until puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.