ACORN SQUASH SOUFFLE

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From "The Dillard House Cookbook". What's great about this dish is that you can use it either as a side dish or even as dessert! The Dillard House is the best restaurant located in Dillard,GA. Check it out here: http://www.dillardhouse.com/restaurant/index.php

Provided by Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories) @KimmiK

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large butternut squash
2 large acorn squash
1 cup(s) sugar (more if needed)
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
1 teaspoon(s) ginger, ground
1 stick(s) butter, softened
1 tablespoon(s) cinnamon
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
1 sm package(s) coconut, sweetened, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Peel & remove seeds from the butternut & acorn squash. Cut into 1" chunks & place in pot of water. Boil until squash is tender.
  • Beat the egg whites into strong peaks.
  • In a seperate mixing bowl, place squash & beat as medium speed. Mix in sugar, vanilla, ginger, butter & cinnamon. Add heavy cream & egg yolks, mix until egg yolks are blended in.
  • Fold in egg whites. Place in a 3 qt. greased baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until firm when shaken.
  • Remove & sprinkle top with shredded coconut. Return to oven & toast coconut. Enjoy!

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