WINTER SQUASH SOUFFLE BAKE

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This special squash souffle is a feast for your eyes and your taste buds. The beautiful golden color looks perfect on your Thanksgiving table. -Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Separate eggs. Let eggs and squash stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease a 1-1/2-qt. souffle dish and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, squash, butter, brown sugar, salt, orange zest, nutmeg and pepper., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into squash mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.