This Gruyère Cheese Soufflé is a classic French dish that's light, fluffy, and full of rich cheese flavor. Ideal as an elegant appetizer or a sophisticated side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter plus extra for greasing
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk warmed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a soufflé dish with butter.
- In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in the warmed milk, and continue whisking until thickened and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the salt, nutmeg, and half of the Gruyère cheese until cheese is melted.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Mix the egg yolks into the cheese sauce, then gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish, sprinkle with remaining Gruyère cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 350mgIron: 1mg