RCP: Parsnip Puff

[Jenise]

I found this souffle-like recipe on a website devoted to Southern (U.S.) cooking. It sounds both interesting and elegant. Too, it might make an interesting substitute for the usual yam-like dishes on Thanksgiving.

4 cups cooked, mashed parsnips
4 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
dash paprika
4 eggs, separated

PREPARATION:
Combine mashed parsnips, butter, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and paprika. Blend in egg yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into the parsnip mixture. Lightly pile into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Then what?

[Jenise]

Ha! I obviously cleaned that recipe up too well! Let me get the rest....

[Jenise]

Okay, here's the whole thing:

Combine mashed parsnips, butter, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and paprika. Blend in egg yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into the parsnip mixture. Lightly pile into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.

Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until set and top is golden brown. Serves 4 to 6.

That makes me feel much better. Insert "happy ending" joke here.