Asparagus lovers will just love this soufflé. In the spring, you can use asparagus fresh from your garden. And, asparagus is usually available at grocery stores most of the year. Making this asparagus souffle recipe is a great way to start the day!
Did You Know? China is the largest producer of Asparagus, followed by Peru. The United States is a distant fifth.
4 cups raw asparagus, cut into 1/2″ pieces
8 Tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup milk
9 eggs, separated
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Boil asparagus in water until just tender.
Drain, and reserve 1 cup of liquid.
In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine on low heat.
Slowly blend in flour.
Stir in reserved liquid and milk.
Continue to stir and cook until mixture is thick and bubbly. Then, remove from heat.
Stir in cooked asparagus.
Beat egg yolks.
Slowly add asparagus mixture.
Stiffly beat egg whites.
Fold into mixture.
Spread mixture onto a greased 9″ X 13″ pan.
Bake for 50 minutes at 325° F.
Sprinkle grated cheese on top of soufflé.
Bake for another 10 minutes.
Serve hot.
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