Cheddar and Parmesan Soufflé

Changing up Sunday brunch with something a little French. Cheddar & parmesan soufflé and a side salad with crème fraîche vinaigrette. With this time at home, have fun making different things in the kitchen!

Ingredients (cremè fraîche vinaigrette):

• 2 1/2 tablespoons crème fraîche

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 teaspoon honey or agave

• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

• Mixed greens or romaine lettuce

Steps (salad):

1. Wash and spin the mixed greens or romaine lettuce, if needed.

2. Whisk all the other ingredient in a bowl until combined.

3. Lightly dress your greens (a little goes a long way).

Ingredients (soufflé):

• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour

• 1/2 cup milk (whole)

• 2 eggs (separated)

• 1/4 to 1/3 cup any type of cheese (grated)

• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (finely grated)

• 2 tablespoons of chopped scallions (pale green parts only)

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps (soufflé):

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 F.

2. Butter Two 1-cup soufflé dishes/ramekins and dust with Parmesan.

3. Make a roux but melting 1 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat and adding flour to it. Cook and whisk for a few minutes to get that raw flour taste out.

4. In the meantime, heat milk in the microwave at medium power for 1 minute.

5. Combine warmed milk into roux and stir until thickened.

6. In another small bowl, whisk together egg yolks and spices, then add to roux SLOWLY and whisk to avoid scrambling the eggs.

7. Stir in the cheese and scallions, melt and mix thoroughly. Remove from heat, and let it cool to room temperature.

8. Beat egg whites to medium-stiff peaks and add cream of tartar.

9. Fold 1/3 of whites into cheese sauce mixture.

10. Fold mixture into remaining whipped egg whites.

11. Evenly pour into soufflé dishes, place in oven, reduce heat to 375 F, and bake 30 minutes (do NOT open the oven for the first 20 minutes)

12. While that bakes, whisk all the ingredients for salad dressing and toss into mixed greens or romaine.