Cheese Souffle

Serves:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c Milk
1/2 c Mild cheddar, shredded
1/2 ts Salt
3 Eggs, separated
1/2 c Cream of Rice
2 tb Butter
Grated Parmesan, optional

Method:

Combine milk and salt; scald.
Sprinkle in Cream of Rice and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 4 minutes.
Add butter and cheese; stir until melted.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Beat egg yolks until lemon colored.
Gradually blend warm rice mixture into egg yolks.
Fold in about 1/3 of beaten egg whites, then remainder.
Pour into an unbuttered, 1-1/2 qt souffle or baking dish, OR, first lightly butter the souffle dish and dust with Parmmesian cheese.
Sprinkle top lightly with Parmesan.
Bake in preheated 325 degree oven until puffed and golden brown, about 40 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Mrs.
William W.
LaViolette