Cheddar Cheese Soufflé

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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

Preparation

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

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.

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

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