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Classic Cheese Souffle (Julia Child) Recipe

Classic Cheese Souffle (Julia Child) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp finely grated parmesan cheese
1 cup milk, whole
2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour, unbleached
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
4 large egg yolks
5 large egg whites
1 cup gruyere cheese, packed coarsely (about 4 oz)

Directions:

Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 400 degrees.
Butter 6-cup (1-1/2 quart) souffle dish.
Add Parmesan cheese and tilt dish, coating bottom and sides.
Warm milk in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat.
Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to foam and loses raw taste, about 3 minutes; do not allow mixture to brown).
Remove saucepan from heat; let stand 1 minute.
Pour in warm milk, whisking constantly until very thick, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat; whisk in paprika, salt, and nutmeg.
Add egg yolks 1 at a time, whisking to blend after each addition.
Scrape souffle base into large bowl.
Cool to lukewarm. DO AHEAD; can be made 2 hours ahead.
Cover and let stand at room temperature.
Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry.
Fold 1/4 of whites into lukewarm or room temperature souffle base to lighten.
Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions while gradually sprinkling in Gruyere cheese.
Transfer batter to prepared dish.
Place dish in oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
Bake until souffle is puffed and golden brown on top and center moves only slightly when dish is shaken gently, about 25 minutes (do not open oven door during first 20 minutes).
Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	218.5 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.74g	23%
Cholesterol	159.79mg	53%
Sodium	393.78mg	16%
Potassium	182.08mg	4%
Total Carbs	5.81g	2%
Sugars	2.36g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.19g	1%
Protein	15.37g	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	282.6mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.54 Kcal (689 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.1g	23%
Cholesterol	120.33mg	53%
Sodium	296.53mg	16%
Potassium	137.11mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.38g	2%
Sugars	1.78g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.15g	1%
Protein	11.57g	31%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	212.8mg	28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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