Valentine's Recipes > Potato Soufflé

How to make potato soufflé:
Serve this as an impressive starter or a light main meal for you candlelit Valentine's celebration. Be aware that soufflés are not the easiest of dishes to cook, so practice before the event would be a good idea.





Ingredients

3 cups mashed potatoes
3 medium organic eggs
4 slices lean boiled ham
2 tablespoons grated cheese
2 tablespoons organic butter
salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons single cream
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade (see temperature conversions).
- Use a food processor or a sieve to make the potatoes extremely smooth.
- Separate the eggs.
- Beat the egg yolks, cream, ham, cream and cheese into the potatoes.
- Season to taste.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the potato mixture.
- Spoon into a well-buttered soufflé dish or casserole and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Serve immediately.