TOMATO-ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE

Tomato-Asparagus Souffle image

I came across this recipe in 1978 and have been serving it ever since. The vegetable juice adds a pleasing flavor and colorful accent.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup V8 juice
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash cayenne pepper
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups soft bread crumbs (about 3 slices)

Steps:

Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside. In a 2-qt. saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Blend in flour to form a smooth paste. Add V8 juice all at once. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, salt and cayenne, stirring until cheese is melted. Remove from heat. , Beat egg yolks in a medium bowl; gradually stir in half of the hot cheese mixture. Return all to the saucepan. Stir in bread crumbs. Beat reserved egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture. Fold in asparagus. , Pour into an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 553mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.