Cheddar, Onion, and Red Bell Pepper Souffléd Omelet

Cheddar, Onion, and Red Bell Pepper Souffléd Omelet
Cheddar, Onion, and Red Bell Pepper Souffléd Omelet
We tested this recipe with a variety of cornmeal brands, all of which worked fine. Do not substitute polenta, however; it made the soufflé much too heavy.
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Cheese Egg Onion Pepper Low Fat Cheddar Bell Pepper Gourmet
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 7 large egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter

Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook onion and bell pepper in butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened. Add milk and bring to a boil. Add cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese, parsley, yolks, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Beat whites with cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one fourth of whites into cornmeal mixture to lighten, then fold cornmeal mixture gently but thoroughly into remaining whites. Spoon mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole and smooth top. Bake in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately. Each serving has about 170 calories and 6 grams fat Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet

Preparation Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook onion and bell pepper in butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until softened. Add milk and bring to a boil. Add cornmeal in a slow stream, whisking, and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Whisk in cheese, parsley, yolks, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Beat whites with cream of tartar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one fourth of whites into cornmeal mixture to lighten, then fold cornmeal mixture gently but thoroughly into remaining whites. Spoon mixture into a greased 3-quart casserole and smooth top. Bake in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately. Each serving has about 170 calories and 6 grams fat Nutritional analysis provided by Gourmet