Broccoli Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Cook chopped broccoli then set aside.
3. 3
   Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour and cook over high heat for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Add milk, whisk vigorously.
6. 6
   Return to heat, stirring until thick and smooth, continue to stir while adding cheese and spices.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and add beaten egg yolks little by little -- do not boil or mixture will curdle.
8. 8
   Add drained broccoli and set the mixture aside.
9. 9
   Beat the cream of tartar with the egg whites with until they are stiff.
10. 10
    Fold in 1/3 of the whites to the broccoli mixture.
11. 11
    Fold in the remaining egg whites.
12. 12
    Pour mixture into an 8 cup buttered souffle dish and bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.