Herbed Parmesan Cheese Souffle
- 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme
- 3 large egg yolks
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Generously butter and flour 7- to 8-cup souffle dish.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour; stir 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk, then nutmeg.
- Bring to simmer, whisking constantly.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook sauce until very thick, whisking often, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix in cheese and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool 1 minute.
- (Souffle base can be made 2 hours ahead.
- Cover and let stand at room temperature.
- Before continuing, stir souffle base over low heat until warm.)
- Whisk yolks in medium bowl to blend.
- Gradually whisk in souffle base.
- Using electric mixer, beat whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry.
- Fold whites into souffle base in 2 additions.
- Transfer batter to prepared dish.
- Bake souffle until top is puffed and golden brown and center is just set, about 35 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
butter, flour, milk, ground nutmeg, freshly grated parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, egg yolks, egg whites
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/herbed-parmesan-cheese-souffle-4472 (may not work)