Cheddar Cheese Soufflé

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Preparation

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until cheese melts. Remove from heat.
2. Beat egg yolks until thick and pale. Gradually stir about one-fourth of hot mixture into egg yolks; stir into remaining hot mixture. Stir in breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into yolk mixture. Spoon into a 1-quart souffle dish.
4. Bake at 325° for 50 minutes or until puffed and golden.