Cheese Souffle With Scallions and Chives

Submitted by Rita1652

"I used Recipe #216628 as a base for this recipe using cheddar, scallions and chives. It is filling! Serve with a salad of baby green."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 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

directions

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.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Oh, boy, Rita, this was totally delicious. Unfortunately, I didn't have any fresh chives, so had to use dried. I'm sure it tasted better using fresh, but our tiny market in our small town, doesn't stock fresh herbs. I can't believe this had never been reviewed! Thnx for sharing, Rita. Made for Diabetic Forum's Pool Party tag game.