Cheese Souffle With Scallions And Chives

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch chili pepper flakes
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 large egg yolks
• 4 large egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 1/4 cup scallion, sliced
• 1 -2 tablespoon chives, minced

Recipe

• 1 melt butter: blend in flour and seasonings.
• 2 add milk all at once, and cook over medium heat, stirring till mixture thickens and bubbles. remove from heat; add cheese; stirring till cheese is melted.
• 3 beat egg yolks till very thick and lemon colored. slowly add cheese mixture, scallions and chives stirring constantly: cool slightly. gradually pour over beaten egg whites, folding together thoroughly.
• 4 pour into a greased 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or casserole.
• 5 bake in slow oven, 300° for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or till a knife comes out clean. serve immediately.