Menger Hotel Spinach Loaf |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
4 cups finely chopped fresh spinach, cleaned (about 2 1/2 pounds) |
2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs |
1 cup finely chopped onion |
6 eggs, separated |
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
lemon slices |
fresh spinach leaves |
Directions:
1. Combine chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, and onion, and set aside.
2. Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored. Add butter, salt, and pepper. Add spinach mixture; mix well. Set aside.
3. Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff but not dry. Gradually add spinach mixture to egg whites; fold gently until well blended. Spoon into a lightly greased 8 1/2- x 4 1/2- x 3- inch loaf pan.
4. Place loaf pan into a 12- x 8- x 2-inch baking dish; pour hot water into dish to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Invert spinach loaf onto a serving platter, and garnish with lemon slices and fresh spinach leaves.
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