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Spinach Timbales

This Spinach Timbales recipe uses Butter, Milk Or Combination Milk And Light Cream, and Swiss Cheese. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 5 tbsp
• 1 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Chop spinach very fine.

2. 2

   Chop onion.

3. 3

   Melt 2 Tablespoons of the butter in a saucepan and add onion.

4. 4

   Cook until just soft and yellow, not brown.

5. 5

   Add spinach and cook until moisture is evaporated, then add 3 Tablespoons butter and stew until butter is absorbed by the spinach.

6. 6

   Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.

7. 7

   Add milk and cook for a moment until slightly warmed. Lightly beat eggs and mix in; add cheese. Stir until thoroughly combined.

8. 8

   Butter 4 individual molds or a 6-cup mold.

9. 9

   Pour mixture into mold(s) and place in a pan into which you add boiling water to at least halfway up the sides of the mold(s).

10. 10

    Place in a preheated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes (the larger mold may take 30 to 40 minutes) The molds are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

11. 11

    Unmold and serve. (serves 4)

12. 12

    Note, you can use other greens or lettuces of combination of both in place of spinach.