Description
Delight your taste buds with this classic Cheese Soufflé recipe. It’s a light and airy dish that’s perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night at home.
Ingredients
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For the Soufflé:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the ramekins
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese (or sharp cheddar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare ramekins: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter four 8-ounce ramekins and place on a baking sheet.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk. Cook until thickened, then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Prepare cheese mixture: Whisk egg yolks and slowly incorporate the warm milk mixture. Stir in grated cheese until smooth.
- Beat egg whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Combine mixtures: Gently fold beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture.
- Bake: Spoon mixture into ramekins, run thumb around edges, and bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try mixing cheeses like Parmesan or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Do not open the oven while baking to prevent collapsing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 individual soufflé
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
