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Spinach Souffle Recipe - This easy weeknight side dish is very easy to make and delicious. The perfect Spring recipe to bake in the oven and entertain with.
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Easy Spinach Souffle Recipe

Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword casseroles, side dish, souffles, spinach dishes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 36 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 86kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen spinach thawed
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 1/2 stick of butter
  • 1/2 Cup flour
  • 1 1/4 Cups milk warm
  • 1/2 Teaspoon nutmeg
  • salt & Pepper to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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

Notes

You can do steps 1-8 in advance and finish off the rest before company arrives

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4305IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1.3mg