Creamed Mushroom Puff

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1 pinch ground red pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cook mushrooms in butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until tender. Add flour, stirring until blended. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Gradually add milk and whipping cream; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheese melts.

3. 3

   Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually stir beaten egg yolk into mushroom mixture.

4. 4

   Beat egg whites at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold 1/4th of egg white into mushroom mixture. Then fold in remaining egg white.

5. 5

   Spoon into a buttered 1 quart souffle dish.

6. 6

   Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until puffed and set.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.