Spinach Timbales

Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits & Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  10      ounces        frozen spinach
   2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
   2      teaspoons     lemon juice
   2                    eggs
   2      tablespoons   flour
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper

Heat oven to 350  F.  Turn spinach into a saucepan.  Add no water.  Apply  
low heat.  As it heats, break with a fork.  After thawing, continue to  
cook and stir for not more than 5 minutes.  With a cooking spoon, press  
moisture from the leaves.  Drain spinach water into a measuring cup.   
After draining thoroughly, stir table fat and lemon into spinach leaves.   
Add enough milk to the spinach water to make 2/3 cup.  Pour into mixing  
bowl.  Add eggs, flour, and seasoning.  Beat with a rotary beater until  
well blended, then add spinach.  Grease 4 or 5 custard cups with salad  
oil.  Pour in spinach mixture.  Place cups in a pan of hot water; bake  
until firm (about 45 minutes).  Test by inserting a silver knife halfway  
between the center and edge of the cup. (If no mixture clings to the  
knife, the timbales are done.)  Loosen timbales with a spatula.  Turn onto 
 platter.  Pour Hollandaise Sauce or cheese sauce over the timbales. Serve 
 hot.  Makes 4 to 5 servings.
 


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