Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash by Lou Seibert Pappas

Author:Lou Seibert Pappas
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
ISBN: 9781452123899
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC

Sugar Pumpkin—White Cheddar Cheese Soufflé

with Garlic Sourdough Croutons

Garlicky sourdough croutons spark this soufflé enriched with pumpkin and cheese. A green salad embellished with Comice pears or Fuyu persimmons and toasted hazelnuts or pecans would be a simple but lavish complementary pairing.

SERVES 4

GARLIC SOURDOUGH CROUTONS:

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 slices sourdough French bread, cut into 1/2 -inch cubes (about 11/4 cups)

4 eggs, separated, plus 1 egg white

3/4 cup pumpkin or winter squash purée, canned or homemade

1/3 cup sour cream or heavy (whipping) cream

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon Italian herbs or herbes de Provence

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter and flour a 4-cup soufflé dish.

To make the croutons, in a small baking dish, combine the garlic and oil, stir to coat, and let steep for a few minutes. Add the croutons and toss to coat. Bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks until lightened in color. Stir in the pumpkin, sour cream, salt, herbs, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in 3/4 cup of the cheese.

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the 5 egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Fold one-fourth of the egg whites into the pumpkin mixture. Fold this mixture and half the garlic croutons into the remaining egg whites. Spoon into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the remaining croutons and 1/4 cup cheese on top.

Bake until set and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

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