Name: Zucchini Souffles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups packed unpeeled shredded zucchini; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons dry mustard; 1/4 cup milk; 1 container (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 4 eggs

Instructions

COMBINE zucchini and salt in a medium bowl. Let STAND 30 minutes.
RINSE zucchini thoroughly in a colander. SQUEEZE out excess water.
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. SPRAY six 1/2-cup soufflé dishes if using as a
side dish OR four 1-cup soufflé dishes if using as an entrée. COAT bottom and sides of dishes using 1/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese; set aside.
Meanwhile, MELT butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. STIR in
flour and mustard until smooth. Gradually WHISK in milk. HEAT to boiling; reduce heat. COOK and STIR 1 minute or until thickened.
REMOVE from heat. STIR in feta and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
and zucchini. SEPARATE eggs. STIR yolks into zucchini mixture.
PLACE whites in a mixing bowl. BEAT on high speed of mixer until stiff
peaks form. Gently FOLD half of egg whites into zucchini mixture. REPEAT with remaining whites.
Gently SPOON zucchini mixture into prepared dishes, filling 3/4 full.
BAKE 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture is puffed, delicately browned and
soufflé shakes slightly when oven rack is gently moved back and forth. SERVE immediately.
ENJOY

Pro Tips

Mixture may also be baked in ramekins or custard cups in the sizes indicated in the recipe.

For a “top hat” appearance, hold spoon upright and circle the egg mixture to make a ring about 1-inch from side of dish and 1-inch deep. Bake as recipe directs.

Zucchini Souffles