Best 7 Yummy Squash Souffle Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where flavors dance and tantalize your taste buds! In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the secrets of creating the perfect "yummy squash souffle." Get ready to transform this humble vegetable into a culinary masterpiece that will leave you and your loved ones craving for more. We'll explore the art of selecting the right type of squash, mastering the techniques of whipping egg whites, and incorporating a symphony of spices and herbs to create a dish that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. So, let's dive into the kitchen and start our adventure to uncover the best recipe for a "yummy squash souffle" that will leave you wanting seconds!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUFFLE



Roasted Butternut Squash Souffle image

A great side dish to impress. Good for potlucks and holiday meals.

Provided by KeeperoftheSweets

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon white sugar, or as needed
1 butternut squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter at room temperature
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 eggs at room temperature, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly butter a souffle or ceramic baking dish and sprinkle 1 tablespoon white sugar over butter, tapping excess sugar out of dish. Store buttered and sugared dish in the refrigerator.
  • Place butternut squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until very soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Allow squash to cool to room temperature.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Scrape flesh from butternut squash into a in a food processor until smooth. Add flour mixture, 1/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg and process until smooth. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, to squash mixture while continually processing.
  • Beat egg whites in a bowl using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; fold into squash mixture. Pour mixture into the chilled dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned and top springs back after pressing, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 138.1 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

WINTER SQUASH SOUFFLE BAKE



Winter Squash Souffle Bake image

This special squash souffle is a feast for your eyes and your taste buds. The beautiful golden color looks perfect on your Thanksgiving table. -Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Separate eggs. Let eggs and squash stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease a 1-1/2-qt. souffle dish and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, squash, butter, brown sugar, salt, orange zest, nutmeg and pepper., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into squash mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

YUMMY SQUASH SOUFFLE



Yummy Squash Souffle image

Yummy family favorite for any age.

Provided by Publik119

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package frozen butternut squash
½ cup melted butter
1 ½ cups milk
3 eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place unopened frozen squash package on a microwave-safe plate with directions side up. Cook on high, 4 to 6 minutes. Rest in microwave, 1 to 2 minutes. Carefully remove plate from microwave. Mix squash and melted butter together in a bowl.
  • Stir milk, eggs, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract together in a pan until combined; add squash mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon across the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 103.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 127.8 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUFFLE



Butternut Squash Souffle image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound butternut squash, steamed and diced
1 pound carrot, steamed and diced
2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter, diced
2/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7 large eggs (or 6 jumbo)
Souffle Topping, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups corn flakes (crunched up)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in food processor, blend 2 minutes, then add eggs 1 at a time until smooth. Pour into buttered 8-inch souffle dish. (may be made up to 3 days ahead).
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake souffle for 1 hour and 15 minutes, then add topping and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Combined cooking time of 1 1/2 hours.
  • Toss the corn flakes, brown sugar, and butter together until all is coated.

GRANDMA'S SQUASH SOUFFLé



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My grandmother started making this about 15 years ago, and our whole family loves it. I have no idea where she got the recipe, but oh so yummy and super simple.

Provided by natejess

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 1 casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 -4 medium yellow squash
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, separated

Steps:

  • Cook squash until tender.
  • Drain WELL and mash.
  • Add butter and salt and pepper, feel free to alter amounts to taste.
  • Mix in one egg yolk.
  • Beat egg white until stiff. Fold into squash.
  • Put in buttered casserole dish.
  • Bake until set at 350 degrees (abt. 20 - 30 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 695.6, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 3.5

YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH SOUFFLE



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I originally had this wonderful souffle at a wedding luncheon 36 years ago and have been making it ever since.

Provided by ejnei

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs yellow squash, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons flour
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup milk
1/2 lb sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 box Ritz cracker, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine first four ingredients and simmer with water to cover for 20 minutes.
  • Drain and mash.
  • Add flour, eggs, milk, cheese and 3T butter.
  • Bake at 350 degrees in a buttered 1 1/2 quart cassserole for 30 minutes.
  • Melt remaining 3T butter and mix with cracker crumbs.
  • Top the casserole with the cracker crumb mixture and bake 10 more minutes.

WINTER SQUASH SOUFFLé



Winter Squash Soufflé image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Egg     Side     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Squash     Fall     Winter     Swiss Cheese     Nutmeg     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus additional for greasing
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 (12-ounce) package frozen winter squash purée, thawed
1 cup coarsely grated Swiss cheese (1/4 pound)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
3 large egg yolks
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Generously butter a 2-quart shallow ceramic or glass baking dish.
  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Melt butter (3 tablespoons) in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until foam subsides, then add flour and cook roux, whisking, 2 minutes. Add milk in a slow stream and boil, whisking, then reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Whisk in squash, cheese, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, and nutmeg until combined (mixture may not be completely smooth), then transfer to a large bowl and whisk in yolks.
  • Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl with an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one fourth of whites into squash mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Spoon into baking dish and bake, uncovered, 15 minutes. Loosely cover top with foil and bake until puffed, golden brown, and just set, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately, with freshly ground pepper.

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Tips

  • To ensure the squash is cooked through, pierce it with a fork or knife before removing it from the oven.
  • Substitute different types of cheese to suit your preference. A blend of cheddar, Parmesan, and mozzarella works well.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of cayenne pepper for a more flavorful dish.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs like thyme, parsley, or chives for an extra touch of freshness.
  • Serve the squash souffle immediately after baking for the best texture and taste.

Conclusion

The squash souffle is a versatile and delightful dish that can be customized to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a comforting side dish or a tasty vegetarian main course, this recipe delivers a delicious and nutritious meal. With its vibrant color, fluffy texture, and delectable flavors, the squash souffle is sure to be a hit among family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

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