Cheese Souffle With Scallions And Chives - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch chili pepper flakes
8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 large egg yolks
4 large egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/4 cup scallion, sliced
1 -2 tablespoon chives, minced

Preparation

Melt butter: blend in flour and seasonings.
Add milk all at once, and cook over medium heat, stirring till mixture thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat; add cheese; stirring till cheese is melted.
Beat egg yolks till very thick and lemon colored. Slowly add cheese mixture, scallions and chives stirring constantly: cool slightly. Gradually pour over beaten egg whites, folding together thoroughly.
Pour into a GREASED 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or casserole.
Bake in slow oven, 300\u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or till a knife comes out clean. Serve IMMEDIATELY.