Cheese And Prosciutto Souffle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cups warm milk
3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
3 None eggs, separated
4 slices prosciutto, finely chopped
2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, plus additional, for garnish

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. Lightly grease and flour four 10 oz. ovenproof souffle dishes or ramekins, shaking out excess flour. Arrange on a baking pan.
Melt butter in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Add flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat. Stir in warm milk. Return to heat. Cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. Simmer for 3 mins. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, egg yolks, prosciutto and thyme. Season to taste.
Beat egg whites in a small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture. Divide among prepared dishes.
Bake for 10-15 mins, until puffed and golden. Sprinkle with thyme.