Butternut Squash Souffle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. butternut squash
11 oz. canned mandarin oranges, drained
1 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 eggs, separate
2 Tbsp. almonds, toasted, finely chopped

Preparation

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
Place cut sides down in casserole dish.
Add 1/2-inch hot water.
Cover and bake at 375\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes or until tender.
Let cool for 30 minutes.
When cooled, carefully scoop out pulp and mash with potato masher.
(This should yield about 2 cups.)
Stir squash together with oranges, margarine, flavoring and spice.
Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
Stir beaten yolks into squash mixture.
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until stiff but not dry.
Gently fold in squash mixture.
Spoon into 6 ungreased (6 ounce) souffle dishes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 20 minutes or until puffed and lightly browned.
Sprinkle each with toasted almonds and serve immediately.