A recipe for Beet Green Souffle. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Beet Green Souffle shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
3 Tbs. Parmesan cheese; grated2 med. Beets; cooked and peeled
2 Tbs. Butter
2 Tbs. Flour
3/4 c. Chicken broth; hot
1 c. Beet greens; sauteed
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese; grated
3 Egg yolks
4 Egg whites
Directions
Butter a 1 qt. souffle dish; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Slice the cooked beets and line the bottom of the souffle dish with them. In a small saucepan, melt the butter, stir in the flour, add the hot broth and continue to cook until slightly thickened, then transfer to a larger bowl. Coarsely chop beet greens and add to the sauce along with Cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks; blend them with beet green mixture. Beat egg whites until they form peaks. Fold into bowl with other ingredients; blend well. Transfer all to buttered souffle dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes, or until souffle is puffed and golden. Ogden writes: This may be one of the most exceptional souffles you'll ever serve. The beet color spreads upward from the bottom layer creating a rosy hue throughout." Recipe developed by Ellen Ogden. In "The Cook's Garden" catalog. Vol. 8 No. 1. Spring/Summer 1991. Pg. 6. "
