Spanakopita Soufflé Recipe

Spanakopita Soufflé Recipe

  • ¼ pound crumbled Greek feta
  • ½ cup ricotta or fresh Greek anthotyro cheese
  • 4 whole eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons very finely chopped scallion
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 egg whites
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly butter a 2-quart soufflé dish. Mash the cheeses together in the bowl of an electric mixer. Using the whisk attachment, add the 4 egg yolks and whip at high speed until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and wash and wipe the mixer bowl.
  2. Mix in the scallion, spinach, and dill. Season with salt and pepper to taste and the nutmeg.
  3. Beat the 8 egg whites in the bowl of an electric mixer at high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold the whites into the spinach-cheese mixture and pour the mixture into the soufflé dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the soufflé puffs up in the dish and acquires a light golden color. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.