Omelet Souffle with Spinach and Goat Cheese
- 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup semolina flour
- 2 1/4 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)
- Pinch of cayenne
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Three 5-ounce bags of baby spinach
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup fresh goat cheese (about 7 ounces)
- Preheat the oven to 300.
- Line a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with vegetable oil cooking spray.
- In a saucepan, melt 7 tablespoons of the butter.
- Add the all-purpose flour and cook over moderately high heat, whisking, until lightly browned, 2 minutes.
- Whisking constantly, add the semolina and cook for 1 minute.
- Off the heat, gradually whisk in the milk and cream.
- Cook over moderately high heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, 5 minutes.
- Transfer 1 cup of the hot mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the egg yolks.
- Whisk in the remaining hot mixture, then whisk in the Parmesan and cayenne and season with salt and pepper.
- In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar at medium speed until frothy.
- Increase the speed to high and beat until soft peaks form.
- Beat one-fourth of the whites into the yolk mixture, then fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain.
- Spread the batter in the baking sheet and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the omelet is risen and puffed and small cracks appear on the surface.
- Let the omelet cool in the pan.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet.
- Add the spinach in large handfuls and cook over high heat until wilted, allowing each batch to wilt slightly before adding the next.
- Transfer to a strainer and press out as much liquid as possible.
- Coarsely chop the spinach.
- Wipe out the skillet and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened.
- Add the spinach, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Cover the omelet with a sheet of wax paper and a clean kitchen towel.
- Place a cookie sheet over the omelet and invert it onto a work surface with the long side facing you.
- Remove the rimmed baking sheet and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Arrange the spinach along the bottom edge of the omelet in a 3-inch strip.
- Dollop the goat cheese over the spinach.
- Using the kitchen towel as a guide, roll the omelet up like a jelly roll, peeling back the wax paper as you go.
- Carefully roll the omelet onto a long platter.
- Using a large spatula, tuck any omelet under that may have unrolled.
- Cut into slices and serve.
butter, allpurpose, flour, milk, heavy cream, eggs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, cayenne, salt, cream of tartar, three, garlic, fresh goat cheese
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/omelet-souffle-with-spinach-and-goat-cheese (may not work)