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2 cups of firmly packed, finely chopped fresh spinach leaves, dry the leaves before chopping
1/4 cup of finely chopped green onions with tops
1/2 pound of sliced bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled
3 tablespoons of butter or margarine
1/4 cup of enriched all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of thyme
1 cup of milk
3 egg yolks, well beaten
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons of shredded Parmesan cheese
Toss the spinach, green onions and bacon together in a bowl; set aside.
Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour, salt and thyme. Stirring constantly, heat until bubbly. Add milk gradually, continuing to stir, Bring rapidly to boiling and boil 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and blend spinach bacon mixture into the sauce. Stir in the beaten egg yolks; set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, beat egg whites until rounded peaks are formed (peaks turn over slightly when beater is slowly lifted upright); do not overbeat.
Gently spread spinach bacon mixture over the beaten egg whites. Carefully fold together until ingredients are just blended.
Turn mixture into an ungreased 2 quart soufflé dish; sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350ºF. for 40 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean when inserted halfway between center and edge of soufflé and top is lightly browned. Serve immediately. 6 servings |
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