• Making Mayo’s Recipes: Spinach and mushroom soufflé

small spinach and mushroom soufflés in little white ceramic dishes
Soufflé  has a reputation for being notoriously difficult. But this spinach and mushroom soufflé is an exception. And here's a tip: When you cook with pungent cheeses, like Gruyère, you only need a small amount for strong flavor. It saves on calories and fat.

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Watch: Spinach and mushroom souffle.

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Ingredients

  1. 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
  2. 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter
  3. 6 cups spinach, stems removed
  4. 2 cups crimini mushrooms, chopped
  5. 1/4 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper, mixed
  6. 1 1/3 cup skim milk
  7. 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch plus 3 tablespoons cold water
  8. 1/4 cup Gruyere cheese
  9. Pinch of ground nutmeg
  10. 3 egg whites