Plain and easy cheese souffle

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¼ cup Butter or margarine
¼ cup All purpose flour
½ teaspoon Salt
dash Cayenne
1 cup Milk
8 ounces SHARP cheddar cheese , grated,
4 eaches Egg whites
4 eaches Egg yolks

Directions

In saucepan, melt butter, blend in flour, salt and cayenne. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, stir in cheese until melted. Beat egg whites till stiff peaks form. Set aside. In small bowl beat egg yolks till thick and lemon coloured, about 5 minuts. SLOWLY add the cheese mixture, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Gradually pour yolk mixture over beaten egg whites, FOLD together well. Turn into an UNGREASED 1½ qt.

souffle dish or casserole. Bake at 300F till knife inserted off center comes out clean. About 1 ¼ hours. Serve immediately. Makes 4 serving. This served with a salad and crusty buns, makes a wonderful meal.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 10-18-94

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