Bob Shapiro's Spinach Souffle Recipe

Name: Bob Shapiro's Spinach Souffle Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. butter plus more; 1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese; 1/4 c. minced toasted almonds; 1 Tbsp. chopped shallot or possibly onion; 3/4 c. minced blanched spinach Salt as needed; 3 Tbsp. flour; 1 c. boiling lowfat milk; 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper Cayenne pepper to taste Freshly-grated nutmeg to taste; 4 x egg yolks; 5 x egg whites

Servings: persons

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Grease 6-c. souffle dish and sprinkle with about 1 Tbsp.
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Swiss cheese.
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Finely grind 2 tsp.
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minced almonds and dust bottom and sides of souffle dish.
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Heat 1 Tbsp.
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butter in saucepan over medium heat.
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Saute/fry shallot 1 minute.
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Stir in spinach and 1/4 tsp.
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salt.
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Cook 5 min, then transfer mix to plate.
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Set aside.
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Heat 3 Tbsp.
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butter in same saucepan.
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Stir in flour till well blended.
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Remove from heat.
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Add in boiling lowfat milk and beat with wire whisk till smooth.
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Beat in 1/2 tsp.
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salt, black pepper, dash cayenne pepper and dash nutmeg.
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Return to heat and cook over medium-low heat till very thick, about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Remove from heat.
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Add in egg yolks, 1 at a time, to warm mix, beating till smooth.
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Stir in spinach and remaining almonds.
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Adjust seasoning.
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Beat egg whites with dash salt till soft peaks form.
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Fold 1/4 egg whites into sauce.
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Stir in all but 1 Tbsp.
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remaining grated cheese.
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Gently mix in remaining egg whites.
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Pour into prepared souffle dish.
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Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake at 375 degrees till golden and puffed, 30 min.
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This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

726

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. butter plus more, 1/2 c. grated Swiss cheese, 1/4 c. minced toasted almonds, 1 Tbsp. chopped shallot or possibly onion, and more.

Yes, Bob Shapiro's Spinach Souffle Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!