ASPARAGUS GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLE

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Light, fluffy and so delicious, this souffle is surprisingly filling. I used a 1.5 quart souffle dish.

Provided by Jo Zimny

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 c asparagus, cooked, cut in 1 inch pieces.
3 Tbsp goat butter
1 Tbsp spelt flour
1 c almond milk
3 Tbsp romano cheese, grated
3 Tbsp mozzarella goat cheese
1 dash(es) tamari sauce
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp dry mustard
4 large egg yolks, beaten
4 large egg whites, stiffly beaten (beat less if you live at high altitude)

Steps:

  • 1. Steam the asparagus until just tender and set aside. Get a full kettle of water on the boil. You will need it for your bain marie...and set the grate in your stove to the bottom placement. Preheat the oven to 375'F.
  • 2. Butter your souffle dish. If you wish to put a parchment paper collar around the dish, butter the top half of the collar and tie it with the buttered side facing inside the dish with kitchen twine. I didn't find this necessary because my souffle didn't rise up over the edge. Put the asparagus in the bottom of the buttered dish.
  • 3. Over low heat, melt the butter in a heavy skillet. Whisk in the flour until smooth; gradually add the milk, stir constantly until the sauce thickens.
  • 4. Add cheeses and seasonings; stir until the cheese melts. Add the beaten egg yolks and stir well. Remove from the heat; fold the egg whites into the cheese sauce.
  • 5. Pour the mixture into your prepared souffle dish. Set the dish in a bigger dish and put it in the oven.
  • 6. Being careful not to get any water into your souffle pour the boiling water from the kettle into the bigger dish. The water should be 1/2 inch deep around the souffle dish.
  • 7. Turn the heat down to 350'F and bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the souffle is golden on the top. It should rise up at least 3 times it's original size. Test it with a long wooden skewer. If any of the souffle is moist at the bottom leave it in a few more minutes. It should be totally cooked through.
  • 8. The souffle should be crusty on the top but still jiggly when you shake it. Serve immediately, otherwise the souffle will lose it's nice crust on the top.
  • 9. Enjoy!

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