Cheese Omelet Souffle

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 cup milk, hot
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/4 lb cheese, grated (1 cup)
• 3 eggs, separated

Directions

1. 1

   Blend butter and flour in a pan; add hot milk gradually and cook for five minutes, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Add salt and pepper and grated cheese, stirring quickly to melt the cheese.

3. 3

   Cool; add well beaten egg yolks.

4. 4

   Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

5. 5

   Pour into a greased baking dish, place in a pan of hot water and bake at 350F for 50 to 60 minutes or until firm to the touch.

6. 6

   Serve at once.