Create this delightful savory sweet potato and Gruyere soufflé for a sophisticated brunch or a cozy dinner. This dish combines the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with the rich flavor of Gruyere cheese.
Servings: 6
Nutritional Information Per Serving
- 171 calories
- 4 g total fat
- 2 g saturated fat
- 0 g transfat
- 1 g monounsaturated fat
- 14 mg cholesterol
- 273 mg sodium
- 26 g total carbohydrate
- 3 g dietary fiber
- 7 g total sugars
- 8 g protein
Ingredients
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- ½ teaspoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon salt and ground black pepper, mixed
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup grated Gruyere cheese
- 3 egg whites
Directions
- Heat the oven to 375° F.
- Lightly coat 6 (8-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray and sprinkle with panko breadcrumbs. Place the ramekins on a baking sheet.
- Heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add the sweet potatoes, butter, thyme, salt and pepper, and nutmeg.
- In a small bowl, combine milk and cornstarch to form a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the pan and bring to a light boil while whisking frequently.
- Reduce heat and stir in the cheese.
- Once the cheese is melted, remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
- In a medium bowl, whip the egg whites with an electric mixer until firm peaks form.
- Carefully fold the sweet potato mixture into the egg whites.
- Place equal amounts of the mixture into the ramekins and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the center is firm and slightly golden brown.
Additional Notes:
You can bake and mash sweet potatoes for this dish a few days in advance and freeze until ready to use.
Created by the executive wellness chef and registered dietitians at the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
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