Cheese Omelet Souffle

Hot and cheesy, this comfort food comes from the Creole chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 4  tablespoons flour
• 1  cup milk, hot
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
• 1⁄4 lb cheese, grated (1 cup)
• 3  eggs, separated

Directions

1. Blend butter and flour in a pan; add hot milk gradually and cook for five minutes, stirring constantly.
2. Add salt and pepper and grated cheese, stirring quickly to melt the cheese.
3. Cool; add well beaten egg yolks.
4. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.
5. Pour into a greased baking dish, place in a pan of hot water and bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes or until firm to the touch.
6. Serve at once.