WINTER SQUASH SOUFFLE

Winter Squash Souffle image

My large family gets together quite often. To make it easy on the host, everyone brings a dish to pass, and we often swap recipes. I've shared this one many times. -Colleen Birchill, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups mashed cooked winter squash
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 eggs, separated

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the squash, cheese, butter, cream, salt, pepper and thyme. Beat egg yolks; add to squash mixture. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into squash mixture. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.