Gruyere and Spinach Bakes
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1026
- Total Fat
- 48
- Saturated Fat
- 17
- Carbohydrates
- 101
- Dietary Fiber
- 9
- Sugar
- 15
- Protein
- 48
- Cholesterol
- 346
- Sodium
- 1595
- Total: 1 hr 10 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Inactive: 20 min
- Cook: 35 min
Ingredients
Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
2 shallots, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Two 1/2-to-3/4-inch-thick slices country-style bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
6 large eggs, beaten, at room temperature
2 packed cups chopped spinach
1 1/2 cups grated gruyere (6 ounces)
1/4 cup milk, at room temperature
Special equipment: four 10-ounce ramekins
Directions
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Spray four 10-ounce ramekins with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Add the pancetta and cook until browned, about 6 minutes. Remove the pancetta using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add the shallots, salt and pepper in the same skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until soft, about 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cooked pancetta, shallots, bread, eggs, spinach, gruyere and milk until all the ingredients are moistened.
- Spoon the mixture into the ramekins. Place the ramekins on a small baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Cool the ramekins for 20 minutes. Using a paring knife, loosen the edges of the ramekins and unmold onto serving plates. Serve warm or at room temperature.