Best 7 The Very Most Basic Spinach And Cheese Souffle Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our versatile spinach and cheese souffle, a classic dish reimagined with a variety of tantalizing recipes. From the traditional to the innovative, these souffles cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards souffle perfection. Discover the art of creating light and airy textures, complemented by the vibrant flavors of spinach and cheese. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this timeless dish that promises a delightful and memorable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE VERY MOST BASIC SPINACH AND CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Butter or margarine
Grated Parmesan cheese or bread crumbs
4 egg yolks
5 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and wrung-out dry

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 AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Time 40m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for sprinkling
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup scalded milk
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 extra-large egg yolks, at room-temperature
1/2 cup grated aged Cheddar cheese, lightly packed
1 package frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and squeezed dry
5 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

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 SOUFFLE



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Nothing to worry about here, folks: This souffle is the opposite of fussy. Right out of the oven it's gloriously light and airy like a souffle should be, but as it deflates it becomes rich and decadent -- meaning that even if your souffle collapses, it's still going to be amazing.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 10-ounce packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs, separated
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano
Nonstick cooking spray or additional softened butter, for the souffle dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the spinach in a colander to drain, pressing out as much excess liquid as you can.
  • Make the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the flour and stir until it becomes a thick paste. Add the milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition, until you have a smooth sauce. Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt, nutmeg and pepper. Taste for seasoning. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Beat the egg whites until just frothy with an electric mixer. Add the cream of tartar and beat on high speed until it forms firm peaks. Set aside.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl until they are pale yellow, then add the warm bechamel sauce a bit at a time. Switch to a large rubber spatula; gently mix in the spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup Romano. Fold in a third of the egg whites to lighten, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until thoroughly combined but still light and fluffy.
  • Lightly grease a 2-quart souffle dish with cooking spray or softened butter, then add the remaining 1/2 cup Romano and rotate the dish to coat the bottom and sides with the cheese. Pour in the souffle batter, then bake until puffy and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

SPINACH SOUFFLé WITH SHALLOTS AND SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE



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Categories     Mixer     Cheese     Egg     Bake     Vegetarian     Spinach     Winter     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups whole milk
5 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup shopped shallots (about 6 ounces)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry
2 cups (packed) grated smoked Gouda cheese (about 7 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Bring milk to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour; stir 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in warm milk. Increase heat to medium; whisk constantly until mixture is thick and smooth, about 4 minutes. Remove sauce from heat. Whisk in yolks. Cool slightly.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in sauce, spinach, 1 1/3 cups cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Stir over low heat until just lukewarm before continuing.)
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. fold whites into spinach mixture in 2 additions. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining 2/3 cup cheese over. Bake until puffed and set about 45 minutes

BEST EVER SPINACH SOUFFLE



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This is my great aunt's recipe. She is one of the best cooks I know. It is so good it is one of the best dish she makes. It tastes even better the next day microwaved. I eat it for breakfast. May need to be cooked longer depending on oven.

Provided by Austin Marlowe

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces farmer cheese, shredded
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 eggs
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cook onions and garlic with butter in small skillet.
  • Beat onion mixture, cream cheese, farmer's cheese, salt, and pepper with electric mixer.
  • Add eggs one at a time. Stir in spinach. Pour into a greased baking dish and sprinkle paprika on top.
  • Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.4, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 313.2, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 9.7

EASY SPINACH SOUFFLE



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This is a tasty and quick side dish--ready in just minutes. Note, this is a 'lite' souffle--for a more traditional souffle, double the sauce ingredients.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 egg
⅓ cup 1% milk
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
salt and pepper to taste
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl whisk together egg, milk, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper. Fold in spinach. Place in a small casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until lightly set.
  • NOTE: If you are in a hurry, use a microwave safe casserole dish, cover with plastic wrap, and cook on high for 3 minutes. Release the steam, recover, and cook on high for another 3 minutes. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 489 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

SPINACH-AND-CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon canola oil
3 pounds fresh spinach, stemmed and washed but not dried
1 cup fat-free ricotta
1/2 cup crumbled part-skim feta cheese
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
7 egg white

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Use the oil to coat a 2-quart souffle dish. Set aside.
  • Cook the spinach over medium-high heat, stirring until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well, pressing out excess liquid.
  • Puree in a food processor the spinach, ricotta, feta, salt, pepper and lemon zest. Scrape into a bowl and stir in 3 of the egg whites. Whip the remaining whites to soft peaks and gently fold them into the spinach mixture. Pour into the prepared dish and bake until set, about 40 minutes. Spoon onto plates and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 729 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Gruyère, or Emmentaler.
  • Grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly throughout the soufflé.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites, or the soufflé will be tough.
  • Bake the soufflé immediately after assembling it, or it will start to deflate.
  • Serve the soufflé as soon as it comes out of the oven, while it is still puffed up.

Conclusion:

This spinach and cheese soufflé is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your soufflé light and fluffy or rich and cheesy, this recipe has you covered. So next time you are looking for a special dish to serve, give this spinach and cheese soufflé a try.

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