Southwest Mashed Potato Souffle

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Coat the bottom and sides of a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish with the butter.
3. 3
   Add the bread crumbs to the dish and tilt and shake the dish to coat the inside.
4. 4
   In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mashed potatoes, egg yolks, cream, monterey jack cheese, green onions, cilantro and taco seasoning, set aside.
5. 5
   In another medium mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, but be careful not to overbeat.
6. 6
   Stir 1/3 of egg whites into potato mixture.
7. 7
   Gently fold in remaining egg whites with a rubber spatula until just incorporated.
8. 8
   Do not over mix.
9. 9
   Spoon the mixture into your prepared dish and bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until puffy and golden brown.
10. 10
    Serve immediately.