Southwest Corn Souffle

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, divided (shredded)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 325°f grease 1 1/2-quart baking dish. chill small mixer bowl.
• 2 melt butter in large saucepan. remove from heat. stir in flour. gradually stir in evaporated milk and water. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes just to a boil. stir in corn, chiles, egg yolks and 1/2 cup cheese. beat egg whites in chilled mixer bowl until stiff peaks form. fold into corn mixture. pour into prepared baking dish.
• 3 bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. top with remaining cheese. bake for additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.