Gruyere and Spinach Bakes Recipe

Name: Gruyere and Spinach Bakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil cooking spray; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Two 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick slices country-style bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups); 6 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature; 2 packed cups chopped spinach; 1 1/2 cups grated gruyere (6 ounces); 1/4 cup milk, at room temperature; Special equipment: four 10-ounce ramekins

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Two 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick slices country-style bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
6 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
2 packed cups chopped spinach
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere (6 ounces)
1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
Special equipment: four 10-ounce ramekins

1
Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Spray four 10-ounce ramekins with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2
Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet.
3
Add the pancetta and cook until browned, about 6 minutes.
4
Remove the pancetta using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5
Add the shallots, salt and pepper in the same skillet.
6
Cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes.
7
In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked pancetta, shallots, bread, eggs, spinach, gruyere and milk until all the ingredients are moistened.
8
Spoon the mixture into the ramekins.
9
Place the ramekins on a small baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
10
Cool the ramekins for 20 minutes.
11
Using a paring knife, loosen the edges of the ramekins and unmold onto serving plates.
12
Serve warm or at room temperature.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil cooking spray, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces, 2 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Gruyere and Spinach Bakes 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.

Gruyere and Spinach Bakes

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