Mini Artichoke Souffles

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title: mini artichoke souffles
categories: vegetarian, vegetable
servings: 6

6 ea artichoke
2 t unsalted butter
2 t flour
1 c milk
1 c gruyere cheese
1/4 t salt
1/4 t black pepper
3 ea egg yolk
4 ea egg white

simmer artichokes in boiling salted water for 20-35 minutes, until tender
drain well and cool
pull out center and scrape out choke with a spoon
trim butt to set upright, set aside
heat butter in a saucepan, over a medium flame
whisk in flour and cook for 3 minutes
gradually whisk in heated milk
heat and stir, until thickened
stir in cheese
season to taste with salt and pepper
remove from heat and cool for 2-3 minutes
beat in egg yolks
fold in egg whites
spoon into artichokes
stand upright in a greased casserole
bake @ 400 degrees for 15 minutes, until fully risen and lightly browned
on top
serve hot, in a bowl

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