Ingredients
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1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
2 1/2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup milk
6 None eggs, separated
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 oz Gruyere cheese, grated
2 oz smoked ham, chopped
1 tbsp finely snipped fresh chives
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Liberally grease 4 - 8 oz souffle dishes. Dust with Parmesan then place on a baking tray.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Gradually whisk in milk, egg yolks and cayenne. Season. Bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer for 3 mins. Stir in Gruyere, ham and chives. Transfer to a bowl.
Whip egg whites to soft peaks then fold into cheese sauce. Distribute between prepared dishes then run a knife around the rims. Bake for 10-15 mins, until golden. Serve.
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