VEGETABLE SOUFFLE

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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup gouda cheese
1/2 cup colby cheese
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mild cheddar
1/2 cup Swiss
1/2 cup cream cheese
Ingredients from 1 recipe Summer Green Pea Salad, recipe follows
4 cups shelled fresh young green peas
3 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Cube all of the cheese, and set aside. In a souffle dish, put down a layer of the Pea Salad. Follow with a layer of cheese, taking a bit of each variety of cheese. Alternate layers of cheese and pea salad, until you are out of ingredients. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
For green pea salad:
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Drain the peas and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the oil and vinegar, and toss to thoroughly coat the peas. Set them aside to cool to room temperature. When you are ready to serve the salad, gently stir in the bell peppers, red onion, scallions, basil, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately.