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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A light and airy delight...creamy cheesy super delicious cauliflower side dish ...good with either meat or fish and a mixed green salad. Ingredients:
1 cauliflower |
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 cup milk |
salt and pepper |
ground nutmeg |
4 eggs |
1 cup cheddar cheese |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cook cauliflower in boiling, salted water until tender, drain well and mash really well.
3. Melt butter in medium saucepan, blend in flour and cook, stirring over medium heat until bubbly; do not let mixture brown.
4. Meanwhile, bring milk to a boil in another saucepan.
5. Add hot milk to butter-flour mixture and cook, stirring over medium heat until sauce thickens and is smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Remove from heat.
7. Lightly beat egg yolks and stir into sauce.
8. Then stir in cheese and cauliflower until smooth.
9. In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
10. Fold cauliflower mixture gently but thoroughly into beaten egg whites. Pour into a buttered 2 quart souffle dish.
11. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or till puffed, firm and lightly browned.
12. Serve at once.
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