Mrs. B’s Spinach Soufflé

Mrs. B. was quite partial to Black Diamond cheddar and never used any other brand.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 1  cup  grated black diamond extra-old white cheddar cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped and cooked
• 1  tablespoon  chopped onion
• 4  eggs, separated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine butter and flour over low heat – stir til smooth and bubbly without browning. Add salt, pepper, milk; stir constantly over medium heat til smooth and thick. Add cheese; stir til melted.
3. Remove from heat, stir in spinach and onion. Gradually add beaten egg yolks. Cool. Beat whites til stiff; fold into spinach mixture. Pour into buttered soufflé dish. Bake at 350 about 35 minutes, til top is browned. Serve at once.