Have a special celebration
and want something different to mark the occasion? This savory
souffle can be served with a fruit salad.
Crusty Ham
and Cheese Souffle
8 ounces finely chopped
fully cooked ham (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dry
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Dash ground allspice
1 cup milk
1 cup finely shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
6 large egg yolks
6 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Generously butter a 1
1/2-quarter souffle dish. Attach a foil collar to dish. Measure
enough foil to go around dish plus a 2-inch overlap. Fold into
thirds lengthwise; place foil around dish with collar extending
2 inches above top of dish. Secure with tape, if necessary. Combine
bread crumbs and rosemary; coat bottom and sides of dish with
mixture; set aside.
- In a large saucepan melt
butter, stir in flour, mustard, pepper and allspice. Add milk;
cook and stir for 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.
Remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Beat egg yolks;
stir in about 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Return all
to the cheese mixture in the saucepan. Stir in ham; set aside.
- Using clean beaters, in
a large bowl beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff
peaks form. Gradually pour ham-cheese mixture over beaten whites,
folding gently to blend. Spoon mixture into the prepared souffle
dish.
- Bake in a 350 degree F.
oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Remove
from oven when not quite set; souffle should shake slightly when
gently moved. Remove collar from dish; serve souffle immediately.
Serves 4.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 505 calories
Protein 30 grams
Fat 36 grams
Sodium 1158 milligrams
Cholesterol 508 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.
