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Corn Souffle

A light and airy souffle made with corn, eggs, and cheese, perfect for holiday dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 68 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
  • 5 large eggs separated
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Equipment

  • 9 by 13 inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Blender or food processor
  • Electric mixer or whisk for egg whites
  • Butter for greasing the dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and butter a 9 by 13 inch baking dish generously.
  2. Add 3 cups of corn kernels to a blender along with 1/2 cup of the milk and blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Sprinkle in 1/4 cup flour while stirring constantly with a whisk and cook the roux for 2 minutes.
  5. Slowly pour in the remaining 1 cup of milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  6. Add the corn puree and stir over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and cheddar cheese until melted.
  8. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes and then whisk the egg yolks together and slowly add them to the corn mixture.
  9. Beat the egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form, then add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  10. Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the corn mixture, then fold in the remaining egg whites.
  11. Pour the souffle mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
  12. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and puffed.

Notes

Perfect for holiday meals and special dinners.