CAULIFLOWER SOUFFLE

Ingredients:

• 1 large head cauliflower
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup cracker crumbs

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cauliflower: Wash and break the cauliflower into florets. Cook the florets, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain well.
2. Blend Cauliflower: In a blender, combine the cooked cauliflower and milk. Blend until pureed.
3. Mix Ingredients: Add egg yolks, flour, margarine (or butter), salt, and white pepper to the cauliflower mixture. Blend until smooth.
4. Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites at room temperature until stiff peaks form.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the beaten egg whites and Parmesan cheese into the cauliflower mixture.
6. Prepare Dish: Butter the bottom of a 1/2 quart souffle dish. Pour the cauliflower mixture into the dish and sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the souffle for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
8. Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the souffle at its peak fluffiness.

Summary:

This Cauliflower Souffle by Beverly Goettelmann is a delightful and elegant dish that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of pureed cauliflower with milk, egg yolks, and seasonings, folded with fluffy egg whites and topped with Parmesan cheese and cracker crumbs, results in a savory, light, and fluffy souffle that’s sure to impress.

Category:

Vegetarian Main Dish or Side Dish

Serving Size:

Serves 6

Estimated Calorie Count:

• Cauliflower: 210 calories
• Milk: 61 calories
• Eggs: 280 calories
• Flour: 114 calories
• Butter: 203 calories
• Parmesan Cheese: 108 calories
• Cracker Crumbs: 110 calories

Total Calories:

1086 calories for the entire dish

Calories per Serving:

Approximately 181 calories per serving

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