Grammy Tabor's Rule For Ham Souffle

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   Special equipment: an 8-inch square baking dish; a meat grinder with 1/2-inch grinder plate attachment

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the baking dish.

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   Put 3 tablespoons butter and the flour in a medium saucepan and cook, stirring, until the mixture begins to brown and thicken, about 3 minutes.

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   Remove from the heat and whisk in the milk.

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   Bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.

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   Set aside.

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   Put the egg yolks in a large bowl.

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   Using a 1/2-inch grinder plate attachment, feed the ham through the grinder, allowing it to fall into the bowl with the yolks.

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   Stir in the thickened milk mixture and all but 1 tablespoon of the breadcrumbs until combined.

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    Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks using an electric hand mixer, and then fold them into the ham mixture.

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    Transfer the mixture to the baking dish.

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    Sprinkle the top with the remaining tablespoon of breadcrumbs.

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    Bake until firm and golden brown, about 30 minutes.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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