Asparagus-Swiss Souffle Recipe

Name: Asparagus-Swiss Souffle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter; ½ cup chopped yellow onion; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup milk; 1 cup shredded low-fat swiss cheese; 1 cup egg substitute or 4 large eggs; 1 cup fresh asparagus, pieces coarsley chopped and cooked or 1 cup frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained; 3 large egg whites

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup chopped yellow onion
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded low-fat swiss cheese
1 cup egg substitute or 4 large eggs
1 cup fresh asparagus, pieces coarsley chopped and cooked or 1 cup frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained
3 large egg whites

1
Preheat oven to 325F Spray a 1-1/2 quart souffle dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, add the onion and saute for 5 minutes or until soft.
3
Stir in the flour, salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes or until bubbly.
4
Add the milk and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
5
Add the cheese and stir until melted.
6
In a small bowl, whisk the egg substitute (or the whole eggs).
7
Whisk in a little (about 1/4 cup) of the hot cheese sauce, then return this egg mixture to the saucepan and whisk until well blended.
8
Remove from the heat and fold in the drained asparagus.
9
In a medium-sized bowl, using an electric mixer set on high, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10
Fold the hot cheese sauce into the whites, then spoon into the souffle dish.
11
Place the souffle on a baking sheet and bake for 50 mintues or until golden brown and puffy.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup chopped yellow onion, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Asparagus-Swiss Souffle falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Asparagus-Swiss Souffle

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