Failproof Bacon & Cheese Souffles

Submitted by Banriona

"Make this side dish a day ahead. Prepare step 1, cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, continue with steps 2 & 3 as directed."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 12 souffles
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 3⁄4 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 4 slices beef bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 eggs, separated

directions

1. Preaheat oven to 350°F Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat; stir in flour. Cook 1 minute. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook and stir until mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in mustard and bacon. Cool slightly, stir in egg yolks, one at a time.
2. Beat egg whites with mixer on medium speed until stiff, but not dry. Gently fold into yolk mixture. Pour into 12 lightly greased nonstick muffin cups.
3. Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and set.