Cauliflower Cheese Soufflés

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease 4 ramekins (10 oz each) and dust with flour. Arrange on a baking sheet. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and cook 10-15 mins, or until tender. Drain well, transfer to a food processor and process until smooth.
2. 2
   Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Mix in flour, cook 1 min and remove from heat. Stir in milk, then return to heat. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer 3 mins, then season with salt and black pepper and cool. Whisk in cauliflower and egg yolks. Transfer to a large bowl to cool.
3. 3
   In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until firm peaks form. Gently fold into cauliflower mixture along with the cheese and chives. Transfer mixture to ramekins and bake 25 mins until puffed and firm. Serve immediately.