Children are fascinated by this lofty dish, which makes a distinctive sound when it's served - poof! - and offers an airy texture that kids will love.
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 6 large egg whites, room temperature
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup fat-free milk
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon oregano, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Spray an 8- or 9-inch soufflé dish or 8 individual 6-ounce ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. Set on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Combine corn, milk, flour, oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large mixing bowl and add garlic.
- Add cheese and stir until combined.
- Gently fold egg whites into corn mixture just until combined.
- Pour into prepared dish or ramekins.
- Bake until puffed and set in the center and lightly browned on top, about 35-40 minutes for a soufflé dish, or about 25-30 minutes for individual ramekins.
- Serve immediately.
Makes 8 servings.