Name: Ham and cheese souffle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 20 gram softened butter; 1 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 cup cooled mashed potato; 1 cup milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup grated parmesan; 4 eggs, separated; 1/4 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup chopped ham; green salad, to serve

Ham and cheese souffle

Give a savoury spin to this traditional French dessert with the classic combination of ham, peas and cheese.

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

35M

Total

55M

Ingredients

20 gram softened butter

1 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs

1 1/2 cup cooled mashed potato

1 cup milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan

4 eggs, separated

1/4 cup frozen peas

1/4 cup chopped ham

green salad, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Brush 4 x 1 1/2-cup ramekins with softened butter. Dust with breadcrumbs to coat.

2.In a bowl, stir potato, milk, cheeses and yolks together until smooth. Add peas and ham. Season to taste.

3.In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Using a metal spoon, gently fold through potato mixture.

4.Spoon evenly among ramekins; place on an oven tray. Bake 30-35 minutes, until souffles are puffed, golden and just set in centre. Serve warm with salad.

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