Potato Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish.
2. 2
   Add Parmesan to dish and roll dish to coat inside; set aside.
3. 3
   In medium bowl, stir to combine cooled potatoes, egg yolks, cream, chives, salt and pepper; set aside.
4. 4
   In another medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
5. 5
   Careful not to overbeat.
6. 6
   Stir 1/3 of egg whites into potato mixture.
7. 7
   Gently fold in remaining egg whites until just incorporated.
8. 8
   Transfer to prepared souffle dish and bake in preheated oven 60 to 65 minutes, or until puffy and golden brown.
9. 9
   Serve immediately.