THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLES

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No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start to fall, it's best to plan on serving them hot from the oven. -Jean Ference, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cheeses until melted. Transfer to a large bowl., Separate eggs. Place egg whites in a medium bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup hot cheese mixture; return all to remaining cheese mixture, stirring constantly. Cool completely, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Place eight ungreased 8-oz. ramekins in a baking pan., With clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on high speed until stiff but not dry. With a rubber spatula, gently stir a fourth of the egg whites into cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whites., Transfer to prepared ramekins. Add 1 in. of hot water to baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve immediately. Freeze option: Securely wrap unbaked souffles with foil and freeze. To use, preheat oven to 325°. Remove foil and place frozen souffles in a baking pan; add 1 in. warm water to larger pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until heated through and tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.