Potato Soufflé

Description
A creamy, delicious recipe that's a great meal starter. Serves 8.

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 1 small onion, finely chopped
 * 2 tablespoons sour cream
 * 2 eggs, separated
 * 2 tablespoons heavy cream
 * salt and pepper
 * 1 tablespoon dried parsley, thyme, or tarragon
 * 4 oz Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350 °F.
 * 2) Cook potatoes in boiling salted water for 15 minutes or until tender.
 * 3) Drain and mash potatoes in a bowl.
 * 4) Place a small pan over medium heat and put butter and onions. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions are soft.
 * 5) Add onions to the mashed potatoes.
 * 6) Stir in sour cream, egg yolks and cream.
 * 7) Add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 8) Add in herbs and grated cheese. Stir until smooth.
 * 9) Beat egg whites until stiff.
 * 10) Fold 2 tablespoons of egg white into the potato mixture, then fold in the rest.
 * 11) Pour into a greased soufflé dish and bake for 25 minutes or until top is golden brown.