Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards Recipe

Name: Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2/3 cup)*; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Garnish: crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
5 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 2/3 cup)*
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Garnish: crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1
Drain spinach well, pressing between paper towels to remove excess moisture; set aside.
2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add oil and onion, and saute 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 more minutes or until onion is caramel colored. Reserve 1/4 cup onion; spoon remaining onion mixture evenly into 6 lightly greased 6-ounce custard cups; sprinkle with cheese.
3
Whisk together eggs and next 4 ingredients until blended. Stir in spinach. Spoon evenly over cheese, and place custard cups in a 13- x 9-inch pan. Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 to 40 minutes or until almost set. Remove cups from pan. Let stand 10 minutes; unmold and top with reserved onion. Garnish, if desired.
5
*1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese may be substituted for 5 ounces Gorgonzola.
6
Note: Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola may be baked in a lightly greased 9-inch square baking dish.

338

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards 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.

Savory Spinach-Gorgonzola Custards

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