Cheese Souffle

By chris5863

Ingredients

• 3 T butter
• 3 T flour
• 1 C hot milk
• 1 C cheddar cheese finely diced
• 4 egg yolks
• pinch salt
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 6 egg whites

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux. Once flour is cooked add the milk stirring constantly until the sauce is smooth and thickened. Add the cheese and stir until the cheese is almost melted. Remove from the heat and stir in the egg yolks, salt and cayenne. Cool and carefully fold in 6 egg whites beaten until stiff. Turn mixture into a buttered souffle dish. Bake in a moderate oven for 35 to 40 minutes.