Opryland Hotel Italian Cheese Mold

The Opryland Hotel, on the banks of the Cumberland River, minutes from the General Jackson Showboat and Music City Queen and the legendary sounds of the Grand Ole Opry, is situated on nine acres of gorgeous indoor gardens, cascading waterfalls and an indoor river with its own Delta flatboat. Cooling times not included in preparation time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  ounces parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 2 1⁄3 cups milk, warmed
• 3  eggs
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and butter a 5 cup mold; sprinkle interior of mold with 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
2. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat; add flour and cook, stirring constantly until fully incorporated.
3. Gradually add milk; cook about 5 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
4. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Stir in remaining cheese and seasonings until well-blended.
7. Pour into prepared mold; place mold in baking dish half-filled with water.
8. Bake for 60 minutes or until a deep golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool in mold for about 15 minutes; loosen edges with knife and unmold.
10. Serve with your favorite zesty tomato sauce.