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Preheat the oven to 375F.
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Cook the spinach according to package directions until tender.
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Allow to cool, squeeze dry, and chop very fine.
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Set aside.
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Place the onion and the margarine or butter in a 2-quart pot.
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Cover and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
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Set aside.
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Place the milk, flour, pepper, and nutmeg in a pint-size jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake until smooth.
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Add the milk mixture to the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens.
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Remove the pot from the heat.
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Add the Swiss and Parmesan cheeses to the milk mixture, and stir until melted.
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Stir in the reserved spinach.
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Place the egg yolks in a small bowl (reserve the whites), and stir in about 1/2 cup of the spinach mixture.
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Return the spinach mixture to the pot and stir to mix well.
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Set aside.
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Place the egg whites in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer just until stiff peaks form when the beaters are raised.
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Fold a fourth of the egg whites into the spinach mixture.
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Then gently fold the spinach mixture into the remaining whipped egg whites.
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Spoon the souffle mixture into six ungreased 6-ounce custard cups or ramekins, and arrange them on a large baking sheet for easier handling.
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Bake for about 20 minutes or until the souffles are golden brown, puffy, and set.
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Serve immediately.
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For a Change:
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Top the baked souffles with alfredo sauce, hollandaise sauce, or roasted red pepper sauce.
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Substitute 1 cup of very finely chopped soft-cooked broccoli or cauliflower for the spinach.
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Substitute Cheddar cheese for the Swiss, and replace the nutmeg with a pinch of ground cayenne pepper.
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Add 1/2 cup finely ground lean baked ham along with the spinach in Step
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To serve the souffles as an entree, divide the mixture among four 12-ounce ramekins (instead of the smaller custard cups) and bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden brown, puffy, and set.
