Cheesy Basil Souffle
Ingredients
8
Servings
4-6
Ingredients
200 millilitre milk
50 gram (2 ounce) butter
50 gram (2 ounce) plain flour
6 medium eggs, separated
2 teaspoon Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
100 gram (4 ounce) Cheddar cheese, grated
225 gram (8 ounce) ham, very finely chopped
COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Pre-heat the oven to 190°C, 375°F, Gas Mark 5.
- 2 Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in the flour and blend in mik. Allow to cool slightly before adding the egg yolks, Basil, Garlic Salt, cheese and ham. Mix well. Grease a 1.1 litre (2 pint) soufflé dish. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the saucepan mixture.
- 3 Pour into soufflé dish and cook in oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until well risen, golden and firm. Serve immediately with sauté potatoes and vegetables as desired.