Panera Souffle: Spinach & Bacon
Panera at Home: The Beloved Spinach & Bacon Soufflé
Craving Panera’s iconic Spinach & Bacon Soufflé? You can make it at home! A huge thank you to Stacey Freeman with @dainty_bite for the inspiration behind this delicious recipe! This recipe guides you through the steps, from a creamy cheese base to achieving that perfect rise. Enjoy the delightful balance of flavors and textures: sharp cheddar, earthy spinach, smoky bacon, and airy eggs.
Beyond the restaurant experience, customize to your taste! This soufflé is perfect for brunch, lunch, or an impressive appetizer. Get ready to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
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Egg Mixture
- 7 extra large eggs
- 1 Tbsp fresh chives
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Bechamel
- 1 cup warm milk
- 60 g butter (around 4 Tbsp)
- 5 Tbsp all purpose flour
Other Ingredients
- Puff pastry sheets – cut just larger than the ramekins you will be baking them in
- 1 cup roughly chopped baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded fontina cheese
- 1/2 cup gruyere cheese
- 5 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup bell pepper
Instructions
- Prep Veggies & Eggs: Roughly chop spinach and dice bell peppers; set aside. Whisk 7 eggs with salt, pepper, cayenne, and chives for 2 minutes; set aside.
- Create Béchamel: Melt butter in a pot, stir in flour for 1 minute, then add milk and cook until boiling and thickened.
- Integrate Eggs: Temper 1-2 tablespoons of egg mixture with 1 tablespoon of béchamel in a small bowl, then whisk back into the main béchamel. Whisk in the remaining egg mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in Fillings: Stir spinach, bell peppers, and cheeses into the béchamel-egg mixture.
- Assemble Ramekins: Grease ramekins well. Line each with a 4-5 inch puff pastry square, allowing edges to hang over.
- Fill & Top: Divide egg mixture among ramekins, filling almost to the top. Add more cheese and one bacon slice to each.
- Bake: Sprinkle with black pepper. Bake at 385°F (195°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Enjoy: Serve warm.
Notes
- Stacey has lots of other recipes on her other channels: YouTube & TikTok – check those out!
- This is TOTALLY customizable with whatever fillings, cheese, meats you’d like!
Keywords: Main Dish, Breakfast, Brunch, Souffle, Panera Copycat, Spinach, Bacon