America's Best Recipes/1989

Cheese and Mushroom Ramequin

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
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INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter or margarine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 eggs 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
FILLING: 1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms 1 tablespoon chopped green onions 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup whipped cream
1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper



1 Melt 3 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Pour half of egg mixture into a greased 9-inch square baking dish; layer filling over egg mixture, and top filling with remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese over egg mixture, and dot with 1 tablspoon butter. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes or until set. Serve immediately.
2 Saute mushrooms and green onions in butter and hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add cream; cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in salt and pepper.

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