Goat Cheese Souffles

 

This recipe is an oldie but a goodie from Martha Stewart Living. Remember those perforated recipe cards in the back? Yes this was one of them. 

 

*. You can substitute soft goat cheese for the aged * 

 

Serves 4

 

Ingredients

 

3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the dishes

3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

1/2 cup warm whole milk 

4 ounces firm aged goat cheese, grated or coarsely chopped 

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 large eggs, separated 

 

Process

 

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. 

 

2.  Butter four 1-cup souffle dishes (or ramekins). Dust with flour, and tap out excess. 

 

3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the top and cook, whisking for 1 &1/2 minutes. 

 

4. Add milk, cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cook whisking until thickened, about 3 minutes. 

 

5. Whisk in egg yolks. 

 

6. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the cheese mixture into the whites. 

 

7. Divide among the souffle dishes, filling to 1-inch from the top. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until puffed and golden, around12 to 15 minutes. Serve Immediately.