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Ashton Wheeler- The Haunted Foodie

Cheese Soufflé Recipe

This delicate and irresistible Cheese Soufflé is the perfect combination of light, airy texture and rich, cheesy flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: French

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Egg Yolks
  • 4 Egg Whites
  • 1/4 Cup Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Flour
  • 2 Cups Shredded Cheese cheddar, Swiss and colby are good choices
  • 1 Cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • pinch of cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Large Ramekin or Souffle Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter then stir in the flour. Add the milk, cayenne and Dijon mustard and continue to stir until thickened.
  3. Add the cheese a little bit at a time and mix well. Remove from heat.
  4. Separate the egg yolks and egg whites into two bowls.
  5. Beat the egg yolks with a fork and then add the cheese sauce to the eggs yolks. Stir well and allow the mixture to cool.
  6. Using a standing or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This usually takes 2-3 minutes.
  7. Carefully pour the cheese and egg yolk mixture into the egg whites and gently combine.
  8. Pour into a souffle dish or large ramekin and bake on the bottom rack of the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  9. Allow the Cheese Soufflé to cool before serving.