Egg Roulade Stuffed with Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms, and Spinach
A delicate egg roulade filled with savory turkey sausage, mixed mushrooms, and spinach, topped with melted Gruyère cheese. This elegant dish combines the richness of eggs with earthy mushrooms and protein-packed turkey sausage for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •1 tablespoon olive oil plus additional for brushing baking pan and parchment paper
- •½ lb turkey sausage, casings discarded (if necessary) and sausage coarsely crumbled
- •2 cloves large garlic cloves, chopped
- •4 whole scallions, chopped
- •½ lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded and caps chopped
- •½ lb fresh cremini mushrooms, trimmed and chopped
- •¼ teaspoon black pepper
- •¾ teaspoon salt
- •1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- •¼ cup water
- •2 whole large whole eggs
- •4 whole large egg whites
- •2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk
- •1 oz finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- •3 oz Gruyère, coarsely grated
- •1 sheet parchment paper
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a 15- by 10-inch shallow baking pan, then line bottom and all 4 sides with parchment paper, allowing 2 inches of parchment to hang over short sides of pan, and lightly brush parchment (except overhang) with oil.
5 min
- 2.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook sausage, stirring, until finely crumbled and cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and keep warm, covered.
5 min
- 3.
Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to skillet and sauté garlic and scallions, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and sauté, stirring, until mushrooms are softened and golden, about 8 minutes. Add sausage and spinach to skillet and sauté, stirring, 3 minutes. Transfer half of spinach mixture to a food processor and add water, then blend until finely chopped. Return to skillet, stirring to combine, and keep warm, covered.
15 min
- 4.
Blend whole eggs, whites, milk, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender until smooth and frothy.
3 min
- 5.
Pour egg mixture into baking pan and bake until firm, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven and leave oven on.
10 min
- 6.
Sprinkle egg layer evenly with half of Gruyère, then spoon spinach filling evenly on top and sprinkle with remaining Gruyère. Bake just until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
5 min
- 7.
Position pan on a work surface with a long side nearest you, then gently roll up egg layer toward you, using parchment as an aid and holding filling in place with your fingers.
3 min
- 8.
Cool roll in pan on rack 10 minutes, then transfer to a platter using 2 large spatulas. Trim ends and gently cut into 8 slices with a serrated knife.
10 min