Easy Spinach Souffles

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400.
2. 2
   Butter six 10-ounce ramekins and coat with bread crumbs, shaking out the excess.
3. 3
   Arrange the ramekins on a large rimmed baking sheet.
4. 4
   In a medium saucepan, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter.
5. 5
   Add the shallot and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the dill and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7. 7
   Add the flour and cook, whisking constantly, until bubbling and lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and bring to a boil.
9. 9
   Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the mixture has thickened and no floury taste remains, 7 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir in the nutmeg and season the bechamel with salt and pepper.
11. 11
    In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of the bechamel, then beat in the remaining bechamel.
12. 12
    Fold in the spinach, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper and both cheeses.
13. 13
    Let cool slightly.
14. 14
    Meanwhile, in a large stainless steel bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar at high speed until medium-firm peaks form; do not overbeat.
15. 15
    Fold one-third of the whites into the souffle base to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites until no streaks remain.
16. 16
    Carefully spoon the souffle base into the prepared ramekins.
17. 17
    Bake the souffles for about 30 minutes, until puffed, just set and golden on top.
18. 18
    Serve immediately.