Cheddar Cheese Souffle

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Ingredients

• grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 tbsp butter
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• 4 egg yolks, room temperature
• 5 egg whites, room temperature
• 1 cup greated aged cheddar cheese

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Butter a 6 cup souffle dish and sprinkle lightly with Parmesan. In heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour; cook, stirring, until bubbling. Gradually whisk in milk; bring to a boil, whisking constantly, and cook until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in salt, mustard and pepper. Remove from heat and whisk in yolks, one at a time. Add grated cheese; stir until melted. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.

In a second bowl, beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. Stir about 1/4 of the whites into the cheese mixture to lighten it, then fold in remaining whites. Pour into prepared souffle dish; smooth the top. Run the handle of a spatula around the inside rim to give it the classic top-hat.

Bake in a preheated 375F oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until well risen and golden brown. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.