Elegant Spinach Timbales Recipe

Name: Elegant Spinach Timbales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Timbales; 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Cheese Sauce; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

Timbales
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach
4 eggs
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cheese Sauce
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1
cook spinach according to package directions, drain.
2
in a small mixer bowl beat eggs at medium speed until foamy (1 to 2 minutes).
3
by hand stir in cooked spinach and remaining ingredients.
4
divide mixture between 5 greased 6-oz custard cups. place custard cups on a rack in a 10inch skillet.
5
add hot (not boiling) water to just below rack.
6
cover, cook over medium heat for 18 to 22 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. if water begins to boil, reduce heat to low.
7
meanwhile in a 1-qt saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter.
8
add flour, mustard, salt and pepper.
9
cook over medium heat until smooth and bubbly (30sec).
10
stir in milk, continue cooking, stirring occasionally until sauce comes to a full boil.
11
stir in cheese until melted.
12
loosen edges of timbales with knife, unmold, serve cheese sauce over timbales.

543

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Timbales, 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, 4 eggs, 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened, and more.

Yes, Elegant Spinach Timbales falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Elegant Spinach Timbales

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