Classic cheese souffle

Preperation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 45 mins
Serves: 4

Recipe Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated;
50g plain four;
50g butter, plus extra for greasing;
400ml milk, warmed;
2 tbsp grated parmesan;
125g mature cheddar, grated;
pinch of ground nutmeg;
pinch of mustard powder;
salt and pepper

Recipe Method

Grease a 1.5 litre souffle dish with butter and coat the inside of the dish with the parmesan.

Melt the butter and add the flour and stir. Cook gently for 2 minutes, stirring all the time. Take off the heat and add the milk, stirring, return to the heat and bring to the boil. Stir until a smooth thick paste forms.

Take off the heat and add the mustard and nutmeg, season to taste. Allow to cool slightly and beat in the egg yolks.

Put the egg whites in a bowl and whisk until stiff. Take a spoonful of the egg white and stir into the cheese mixtue. Now pour the cheese mixture into the egg whites and fold together.

Pour the mixture into the souffle dish and place on a hot baking tray. Bake in oven at 190c for 30 minutes until it has risen well and is firm to the touch.