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ouray cauliflower souffle

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Colorado Favorites. This is what the intro states. "A trip to Ouray is like stepping to Switzerland: Bavarian store fronts line the streets and outrageous peaks surround the entire town. This recipe turns cauliflower into a delicate, Swiss-cheese souffle". The recipe does not give the number of servings, so I guessed at that.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ouray cauliflower souffle

  • 1 head
    cauliflower, sliced or separated into florets
  • 1/4 c
    onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • dash
    cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 c
    milk, hot
  • 5
    eggs, separated
  • 1 3/4 c
    swiss cheese, grated
  • 1/4 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make ouray cauliflower souffle

  • 1
    Steam cauliflower and onion until tender.
  • 2
    In a blender, puree cauliflower, onion, and spices.
  • 3
    Melt butter and sprinkle in flour, cooking until slightly golden.
  • 4
    Slowly add hot milk, stirring constantly until it thickens.
  • 5
    Remove from stove.
  • 6
    Add five egg yolks, one at a time, stirring well.
  • 7
    Mix in cauliflower puree and 1-1/2 cups of cheese.
  • 8
    Beat all egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff and carefully fold into cauliflower.
  • 9
    Pour into a buttered souffle dish, top with remaining cheese, bread crumbs and parsley.
  • 10
    Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.

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