Finnish spinach roll
0
- Prep Time45 min
- Total Time45 min
- Makes1 Servings
Ingredients
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 separated eggs
2 cups milk
1 pkg chopped spinach, cooked
1/4 cup ham, chopped in little squares
2 tbsp butter
pinch nutmeg
Instructions
Cook spinach in microwave for about 5 minutes. Then toss spinach and ham in 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan with salt and pepper and nutmeg. Set aside.
Turn oven on to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl add flour with baking powder and salt.
In a smaller bowl beat egg yolks with milk and add to flour mixture. Whisk quickly until smooth.
In a medium sized bowl beat egg whites until stiff. Then fold into batter.
Grease Jelly roll pan with Pam......or melt 2 Tablespoons of butter in Jelly roll pan making sure it is completely covered. Pour in Batter.
Bake in 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes.
Remove from oven and let partially cool. Very Hot!
Spread spinach and ham mixture evenly over crepe and then roll Jelly roll fashion.
Serve sliced while hot with cheese sauce.
CHEESE SAUCE - Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in saucepan, whisk in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk. Bring to a boil stirring constantly, until smooth and thick. Add 1 cup grated cheese or 6 slices of cheese.
You will need a small, medium and large bowl for this recipe. Spinach Roll may be made ahead and frozen (wrap in aluminum foil). Make the cheese sauce just before you serve. Accompany this with a nice tossed salad. Takes awhile to prepare but is well worth it!
Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.
