Cheese Souffle
A light and airy cheese soufflé with a golden-brown top, served with a rich red sauce that adds a tangy contrast.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 14g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 1.5-quart soufflé dish.
Step 2
Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3
Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Remove from heat, stir in cheese, salt, and cayenne until melted.
Step 5
Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
Step 6
Pour into dish, smooth top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and browned.
Step 7
Serve immediately with warm tomato sauce sprinkled with paprika.
Tools you’ll need
- soufflé dish
- saucepan
- whisk
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
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