Oatmeal Souffle Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Butter and sugar a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or 4 small ramekins.
• Pour milk and butter into a small saucepan and heat until barely boiling. Slowly add oatmeal, stirring constantly. Cook until thick.
• Remove from heat and add cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir briskly to blend and smooth.
• Beat 3 egg yolks slightly and add to oatmeal mixture.
• Stir in raisins and nuts.
• Beat egg whites until just stiff. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture ensuring even distribution.
• Spoon mixture into the dish or ramekins.
• Bake a large dish for 35-40 minutes, or the small ramekins for 10-12 minutes. It should turn a rich brown with a rising, souffle appearance.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray four 5-oz souffle molds, custard cups or ovenproof bowls with nonstick cooking spray; place in 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
• In a small saucepan bring the milk and butter just to a boil.
• Gradually add oats while stirring constantly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until oats thickened, stirring often.
• Remove from heat; pour the oat mixture into a large bowl.
• Add sugar, salt, cinnamon, sour cream and 1 egg yolk; stir until smooth.
• Add dried fruit and set aside.
• In a medium bowl beat all 3 egg whites until stiff but not dry.
• Gently fold egg whites into oat mixture using a rubber scraper.
• Do not overmix; small lumps of egg white will remain.
• Gently spoon the mixture into molds.
• Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar.
• Place in preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until souffles are puffy and a knife inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Serve immediately.