Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 dash salt
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150 g frozen spinach, well drained and squeezed with paper towel
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1/2 cup smoked gouda cheese, shredded
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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2 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped fine (undrained)
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2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
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2 tablespoons flour
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you wish)
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1 1/4 cups 2% low-fat milk
Instructions
- THE CAKES.
- Mix in a large bowl, the flour, baking powder and the salt; separate the spinach as much as possible and add to the flour mix with the shredded cheese, mix well and make a well in the centre, set aside.
- In another bowl mix together the eggs, milk, sun dried tomatoes with their oil, mix well and pour into the well in the flour mix; Mix only until well moistened. Dough will be lumpy.
- On a grill or a large fry pan drop 1/4 cup of dough, spread lightly, do not crowd. Grill 'til bubbles appear on the edges and the cake raises; about 3 to 4 minutes flip and brown the other side; remove to oven proof platter, keep warm in a 200°F degree oven. Repeat until all batter is used.
- SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE SAUCE.
- Heat butter in saucepan; mix together flour, cayenne and dry mustard; add to butter, stirring constantly until thickened, about 1 minutes.
- Slowly add milk while constantly stirring with a whisk. Bring to boil while whisking, when thickened remove from heat. Immediately add shredded smoked Gouda cheese, stirring until melted; keep warm.
- PUT TOGETHER.
- Arrange cakes in a pile on platter; pour cheese sauce over and let drip down sides.
- Or serve cheese sauce separately and pour over cakes on separate plates.