Broccoli Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Butter and flour a 1-quart souffle dish and the top third of a foil collar, then place collar around dish. Cook broccoli and drain.
3. 3
   Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour and salt.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in milk gradually and return to heat.
6. 6
   Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add lemon juice, nutmeg and broccoli to sauce.
7. 7
   Beat egg yolks and add to cooled sauce.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites to the foamy stage.
9. 9
   Add cream of tartar and continue beating until whites just bend over.
10. 10
    Gently fold sauce and whites together using a spatula.
11. 11
    Put in souffle dish.
12. 12
    Reduce heat to 375°.
13. 13
    Bake 25 to 35 minutes.