Cheddar Cheese Soufflé

Name: Cheddar Cheese Soufflé
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons butter or margarine; 3 large eggs, separated; 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 cup milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons butter or margarine
3 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions

1

Cook first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
2

Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg yolks; stir into remaining hot mixture. Stir in breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
3

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Spoon into a 1-quart souffle dish.
4

Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until puffed and golden.