From the Oven
Pepper Jack Cheese Soufflé
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 55 min | Servings: 6 | Calories: 318
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
55 min
Servings
6
Calories
318
With some simple ingredients like eggs, egg whites, milk, spices and Sargento® Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese you can create impressive and delicious soufflés at home in your very own oven and amaze all of your dinner guests with this traditional dish.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 1-1/4 cups whole milk
- 2 cups Sargento® Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
- 5 large eggs, separated
- 1 egg white
Directions
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer for 2 minutes while stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.
- In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and gradually add cheese mixture. Whisk until smooth. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 325° F. Lightly butter a 6-cup soufflé dish and dust with flour. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture, 1/3 of beaten whites at a time. Pour egg mixture into dish; it will be 1/2 to 2/3 full.
- Bake 45 minutes until puffy and golden. Serve immediately.
