Description
Indulge in the fluffy and cheesy delight of a classic Cheese Soufflé. This French dish is a perfect blend of creamy Gruyère and Parmesan cheese, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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For the Soufflé:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter a soufflé dish and dust with Parmesan.
- Make Roux: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add warm milk.
- Season and Add Eggs: Stir in salt, pepper, nutmeg. Add egg yolks one by one.
- Add Cheese: Stir in Gruyère cheese until smooth.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Fold and Bake: Gently fold egg whites into cheese mixture. Pour into dish, top with Parmesan, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not open the oven door while baking to prevent collapsing.
- Serve straight from the oven for the best texture and height.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
