Ingredients

• 3 T. butter
• 1/4 c. flour
• 1 t. salt
• 1/4 t. pepper
• 1/8 t. nutmeg

• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. grated Swiss cheese
• 1 c. well drained finely chopped cooked spinach (1 box frozen chopped spinach)
• 3 eggs, separated

Directions

1. Melt butter and blend in flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
2. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended.
3. Cook over low, stirring constantly until mixture is thick and smooth.
4. Add cheese and spinach and cook until cheese is melted.
5. Cool.
6. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
7. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored.
8. Add yolks to spinach.
9. Fold in whites.
10. Pour into buttered 1 1/2 qt. souffle dish or straight-sided casserole.
11. Bake at 325 F. for 45-50 minutes until inserted knife comes out clean.