Name: Soufflé au Fromage Léger
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Unsalted butter; 3 tbsp All-purpose flour; 1.25 cups Milk (whole); 4 pieces Egg yolks; 1.5 cups Gruyère cheese (grated); 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 0.25 tsp Nutmeg; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 tsp Black pepper; 5 pieces Egg whites; 0.25 tsp Cream of tartar (optional)

DinnerComfort FoodVegetarian

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Unsalted butter	3 tbsp	76	0g	0g	9g
All-purpose flour	3 tbsp	21	1g	4g	0g
Milk (whole)	1.25 cups	46	3g	4g	2g
Egg yolks	4 pieces	3	0g	0g	0g
Gruyère cheese (grated)	1.5 cups	205	15g	0g	16g
Dijon mustard	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Nutmeg	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Egg whites	5 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
Cream of tartar (optional)	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (11)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Unsalted butter	3 tbsp	76	0g	0g	9g
All-purpose flour	3 tbsp	21	1g	4g	0g
Milk (whole)	1.25 cups	46	3g	4g	2g
Egg yolks	4 pieces	3	0g	0g	0g
Gruyère cheese (grated)	1.5 cups	205	15g	0g	16g
Dijon mustard	1 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Nutmeg	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Black pepper	0.25 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Egg whites	5 pieces	1	0g	0g	0g
Cream of tartar (optional)	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Generously butter a 2-quart soufflé dish and coat with grated Parmesan cheese (if desired, not listed as ingredient to keep ingredients to 15).
Step 2
Melt 3 tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth and thickened to a béchamel sauce.
Step 3
Remove from heat. Stir in egg yolks one at a time, then grated Gruyère, Dijon mustard, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Step 4
In a very clean, dry bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar (if using) until stiff peaks form.
Step 5
Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the cheese mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no streaks remain, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Step 6
Pour the soufflé mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until puffed, golden brown, and set. Do not open the oven door during the first 20 minutes.
Step 7
Serve immediately, as soufflés begin to deflate quickly.