Oatmeal Souffle

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking oat
• 3 seperated eggs
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup fine chopped pecans or walnuts
• 1/3 cup soft cream cheese
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Butter and sugar a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or 4 small ramekins.

3. 3

   Pour milk and butter into a small saucepan and heat until barely boiling. Slowly add oatmeal, stirring constantly. Cook until thick.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and add cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir briskly to blend and smooth.

5. 5

   Beat 3 egg yolks slightly and add to oatmeal mixture.

6. 6

   Stir in raisins and nuts.

7. 7

   Beat egg whites until just stiff. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture ensuring even distribution.

8. 8

   Spoon mixture into the dish or ramekins.

9. 9

   Bake a large dish for 35-40 minutes, or the small ramekins for 10-12 minutes. It should turn a rich brown with a rising, souffle appearance.