Asparagus And Cheese Souffle

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Servings: 4

A fantastic way to eat asparagus. This one is very impressive and very tasty.

Ingredients:

2 cups water

3/4 cup chopped fresh asparagus

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 egg yolks lightly beaten

1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dried whole dill weed

1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

4 egg whites at room temperature

vegetable cooking spray

Directions:

1. Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan then add asparagus and cook 3 minutes.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. Combine milk and cornstarch in a saucepan and stir well.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook 2 minutes stirring constantly.
5. Gradually stir about 1/4 of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks.
6. Add to remaining hot mixture stirring constantly.
7. Cook 1 minute or until thickened stirring constantly.
8. Add cheese and next 3 ingredients stirring until cheese melts.
9. Pour mixture into a bowl then stir in asparagus.
10. Beat egg whites at high speed of a mixer until stiff peaks form.
11. Stir 1/4 of egg whites into asparagus mixture then fold remaining whites into asparagus mixture.
12. Spoon mixture into a soufflé dish coated with cooking spray.
13. Place on middle rack of a 400 degree oven then immediately reduce temperature to 375.
14. Bake 40 minutes then serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com