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; 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; Vegetable cooking spray; 3 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese*; 1/2 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened; 1 large egg; 1 cup reduced-fat milk (2%); 1/2 cup egg substitute; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Vegetable cooking spray
3 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese*
1/2 (8-ounce) package fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1 cup reduced-fat milk (2%)
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper

1
Drain spinach well, pressing between layers of paper towels. Set aside.
2
Saute sliced onions in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes.
3
Stir in brown sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until onions are caramel colored. Reserve 1/4 cup onions. Spoon remaining onions evenly into 6 (6-ounce) custard cups coated with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with Gorgonzola cheese.
4
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg and next 5 ingredients, beating just until blended. Stir in spinach. Spoon evenly over cheese in custard cups.
5
Place cups in a 13- x 9-inch pan. Add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch.
6
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 onions.
7
*1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese may be substituted.
8
Original recipe with half-and-half, more cheese, and oil: Calories 265 (70% from fat); Fat 21g (sat 11g); Chol:159mg.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed, 2 large onions, halved and thinly sliced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 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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