Souffle Casserole of Chard, Goat Cheese, and Fresh Herbs

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   Prepare a medium heat fire (375F) in a wood-fired oven or cooker.

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   Butter an 8-cup gratin dish and dust with the Parmesan.

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   Cut out the chard stems, dice them, and set aside.

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   Chop the chard leaves; you should have about 2 cups.

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   Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat and saute the diced chard stems and shallots until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.

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   Add the chard leaves, arugula, herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.

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   Saute to wilt the greens, about 5 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and set aside.

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   To make the bechamel sauce, combine the milk, bay leaf, and shallot in a saucepan over medium heat.

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    Bring to a low boil, then remove from the heat and let steep for 15 minutes.

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    Discard the bay leaf and shallots.

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    Set aside.

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    Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

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    Add the green onions and saute for 1 minute.

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    Add the flour and stir for 3 minutes.

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    Stir in the Dijon mustard.

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    Gradually stir in the steeped milk until the sauce is thickened.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Remove from the heat and set aside.

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    Stir the egg yolks into the bechamel sauce.

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    Add the wilted greens and salt and pepper to taste.

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    Add 3/4 cup of the goat cheese.

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    In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks form.

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    Fold half of the egg whites into the bechamel mixture, then the remaining half.

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    Spoon the souffle mixture into the prepared dish.

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    Top with the remaining goat cheese and the parsley.

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    Place in the oven on a grate and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until firm to the touch and golden.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.