Cabrales Cheese Souffles with Endive and Asian Pear Salad

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   Butter six 3/4-cup souffle dishes or custard cups.

3. 3

   Dust with flour; shake out excess.

4. 4

   Place dishes in roasting pan.

5. 5

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat.

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   Add 1/4 cup flour; whisk 1 minute.

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   Gradually add milk and whisk until mixture is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

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   Add cheese and whisk until melted and smooth.

10. 10

    Whisk in egg yolks, pepper, and kosher salt.

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    Cool souffle base 15 minutes.

12. 12

    Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry.

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    Fold whites into souffle base in 2 additions (mixture will be runny).

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    Divide souffle among prepared dishes.

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    Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of dishes.

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    Bake until souffles are slightly puffed and golden on top, about 35 minutes (souffles may not rise above rim of dishes).

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    (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead.

18. 18

    Remove souffles from water bath; let stand at room temperature.

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    Place souffle dishes on baking sheet and rewarm in 350F oven 10 minutes.)

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    Divide Endive and Asian Pear Salad among 6 plates.

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    Place 1 souffle dish alongside salad on each plate and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.