GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dishes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup whole milk, warm
4 ounces firm aged goat cheese, grated or coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs, separated

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter four 1-cup souffle dishes. Dust with flour, and tap out excess.
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook, whisking, for 1 1/2 minutes. Add milk, cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in yolks.
Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cheese mixture into whites. Divide among souffle dishes, filling to 1 inch from top. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until puffed and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.