Smoked Cheddar Souffle

Name: Smoked Cheddar Souffle
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole milk, warmed; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 3 large egg yolks, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups smoked cheddar cheese, grated and packed (about 4 ounces); 4 large egg whites, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons minced chives

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dish
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, warmed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
3 large egg yolks, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups smoked cheddar cheese, grated and packed (about 4 ounces)
4 large egg whites, at room temperature
2 tablespoons minced chives

Directions

1

Heat oven to 375°F and place a rack in the bottom third. Generously butter a 6-cup souffle dish and sprinkle with the breadcrumbs, turning to coat evenly and discarding any excess. Place a baking sheet in the oven to heat.
2

Melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. When it foams, add flour and whisk until the raw cereal taste has cooked out, 3-4 minutes. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil, stirring often. Remove from heat and whisk in salt, pepper and nutmeg.
3

In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until smooth. Add hot cream sauce, a spoonful at a time, whisking constantly, until about 1/2 cup of sauce has been added. Whisk egg yolks back into sauce until smooth. Add cheese and whisk until melted.
4

In a clean bowl (or the work bowl of a stand mixer), beat egg whites (on medium if using electric beater) until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes. Increase to high speed and beat until peaks are stiff and glossy but not dry, about 2 minutes.
5

Fold 1/3 of egg whites into cheese sauce until no streaks of white are visible. Add chives and remaining egg whites and fold gently to combine. Pour into prepared souffle dish.
6

Place dish on hot baking sheet. Bake until well-puffed, golden brown, and the center is set (it does not move when gently touched), 35-40 minutes. Serve immediately.