Sweet Potato Souffles for Two |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 38 Minutes |
Ready In: 68 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
4 teaspoons sugar, divided |
1 (12 ounce) sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
4 teaspoons flour |
1/2 cup milk |
2 eggs, separated |
1/4 cup miniature marshmallow |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Grease two 2-cup souffle dishes or custard cups and sprinkle each with 1/2 a teaspoon of sugar; set aside.
3. Place the sweet potato in a saucepan; cover with water.
4. Cover and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes; drain well.
5. Mash lemon juice, salt, and nutmeg into the sweet potatoes. You should have about 1 cup.
6. Set aside to cool.
7. In another saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and 3 teaspoons sugar until smooth.
8. Gradually add milk; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
9. Remove from the heat.
10. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in mashed potato and milk/butter mixture.
11. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into potato mixture.
12. Divide and spoon into prepared dishes; top with marshmallows.
13. Bake, uncovered for 35-38 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
14. Serve immediately.
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