Acorn Squash Souffle Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 400 F. Wash squash.

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   Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds.

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   Place squash halves skin side up in 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) water in a baking dish and bake for 30 min.

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   Remove from oven.

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   Using tongs turn squash halves over.

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   Put 1 tbs butter in each half.

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   Bake again for 30 min or possibly till flesh is tender.

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   Cold for 30 min.

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   Carefully remove squash from baking pan and pour butter into a bowl.

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    Without damaging skin, carefully scoop out flesh from each squash half and put into same bowl.

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    In blender or possibly food processor, puree the squash with the reserved butter, sugar, spices, and egg yolk.

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    Pour into mixing bowl.

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    Whip the egg whites with the salt till it forms stiff peaks.

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    FOLD into the puree.

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    Work quickly but carefully, preserving the egg white volume.

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    Pour souffle mix into squash skin halves and bake 25 minutes.

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    or possibly till the tops are brown and beginning to crack.

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    Serve immediately.

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    Notes: adjust amounts of spices to taste.

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    this recipe always gets compliments whenever i serve it.

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    Shannon E. Wells

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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