How to Make a Basic Cheese Soufflé

Soufflé are very elegant and impressive. The key is the beaten egg whites.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 cup of flour
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar
• 1 1/2 quart soufflé dish or a deep baking dish
• aluminum foil

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

2. Next, you will need to make your white sauce. First melt two tablespoons of butter over low heat. Then stir in two tablespoons of flour; cook. You will need to stir this constantly until it becomes frothy. But do not let it turn brown. This should take about 2 or 3 minutes. Gradually add 1 cup of hot milk, stir briskly until blended well. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to the lowest sitting. Allow to simmer 4 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally.

3. Allow the white sauce to cool slightly.

4. beat in 4 eggs, one at a time.

5. Add 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar and stir slowly.

6. Set the sauce to the side. And beat 4 egg whites until stiff. Then fold them into the sauce.

7. Pour the mixture into a buttered 1 1/2 quart soufflé dish.
   Bake 35 to 40 minutes until it is puffy and golden.
   It should still be a little creamy in the center.

Tips & Warnings

• Serve your soufflé right away before it has a chance to fall.
• For a seafood or meat soufflé, eliminate the cheese and add 1 1/2 cups of minced tuna, ham or chicken.