Chard and Spinach Goat Cheese Puff

This is a wonderful blend of cow's- and goat's-milk cheeses, chard, and spinach. Try it with other combinations of cheese and vegetables.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 6

  • 1 small bunch fresh Swiss chard, chopped into 1 inch squares
  • 1 small bunch fresh spinach, chopped into 1-inch squares
  • 1 cup fresh goat cheese
  • 1 cup aged Asiago, grated
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1½tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup soft breadcrumbs
  1. Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. In a small saucepan and steamer, steam Swiss chard and spinach until just wilted.

  3. In a medium-size bowl, combine goat cheese, aged Asiago, and eggs, and gently stir. Add dill, salt, steamed Swiss chard, and spinach.

  4. Pour contents of bowl into a 1½quart oiled baking dish. Bake in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.

  5. Meanwhile, melt butter in a small saucepan on low heat, add breadcrumbs, and toss. Remove from heat.

  6. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over casserole, then bake 15 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

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