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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
Cheese Souffle
comfortingelegantFrenchvegetarianeggcheeseairycreamy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F and butter a 1.5-quart soufflé dish.

  2. Step 2

    Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Gradually whisk in milk and cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat, stir in cheese, salt, and cayenne until melted.

  5. Step 5

    Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

  6. Step 6

    Pour into dish, smooth top, and bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and browned.

  7. 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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