Cheese Souffle - Cheddar Cheese Souffle

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).

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   In large bowl of electric mixer, let egg whites warm to room temperature - about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Melt butter in medium saucepan; remove from heat.

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   Stir in flour, salt, cayenne, and paprika until smooth.

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   Stir in milk.

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   Over medium heat, bring to boiling point, stirring constantly.

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   Add cheese; stir until it melts, then remove from heat.

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   Let mixture cool.

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   Stir into slightly beaten egg yolks.

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    With mixer at high speed, beat egg whites with cream of tartar just until stiff peaks form when beater is slowly raised.

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    With wire whisk or rubber spatula, using an under-and-over motion, gently fold cooled cheese mixture into egg whites.

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    Turn into ungreased 1-1/2 quarts (1425 ml) straight-side souffle dish.

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    Make top hat: with back of large spoon, make a deep path around souffle top, about 1 inch from edge.

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    Set dish in pan containing about 1 inch hot water; bake 50 to 55 minutes.

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    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.