Asparagus Soufflé

Name: Asparagus Soufflé
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste; 4 eggs, separated; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 237 milliliters cold milk; 118 milliliters grated sharp white Cheddar cheese; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Asparagus Soufflé might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 244 calories, 14g of protein, and 17g of fat each. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. A mixture of butter, cayenne pepper, eggs, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes.

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Asparagus

Water

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Sauce Pan

Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process.

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Asparagus

Water

Drain and set aside.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

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Butter

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Sauce Pan

Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.

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All Purpose Flour

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Whisk

Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.

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Cayenne Pepper

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Milk

Salt

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Whisk

Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.

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Asparagus

Garlic

Milk

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Blender

Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.

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Cheddar Cheese

Asparagus

Egg Yolk

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)

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Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins

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Butter

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Ramekin

Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak

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Egg Whites