acorn squash souffle

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Sep 12, 2011

From "The Dillard House Cookbook". What's great about this dish is that you can use it either as a side dish or even as dessert! The Dillard House is the best restaurant located in Dillard,GA. Check it out here: http://www.dillardhouse.com/restaurant/index.php

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prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 2 large acorn squash
  • 1 cup sugar (more if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 sm package coconut, sweetened, shredded

How To Make acorn squash souffle

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    Peel & remove seeds from the butternut & acorn squash. Cut into 1" chunks & place in pot of water. Boil until squash is tender.
  • Step 3
    Beat the egg whites into strong peaks.
  • Step 4
    In a seperate mixing bowl, place squash & beat as medium speed. Mix in sugar, vanilla, ginger, butter & cinnamon. Add heavy cream & egg yolks, mix until egg yolks are blended in.
  • Step 5
    Fold in egg whites. Place in a 3 qt. greased baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until firm when shaken.
  • Step 6
    Remove & sprinkle top with shredded coconut. Return to oven & toast coconut. Enjoy!

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