Cheddar Sandwich Souffle

Turns out beautifully and I usually serve this with melon balls or wedges drizzled with honey!

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

3 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground dry mustard
freshly ground black pepper to taste
ground cayenne pepper to taste
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 egg white
6 slices whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons butter, softened

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    10 mins

  • READY IN

    20 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler. Separate eggs and beat yolks lightly. Add salt, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and beat until thick and pale color. Stir in Cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cheese mixture.
  2. Arrange bread slices on baking sheet and toast one side in broiler. Remove from broiler, turn bread slices, and butter untoasted side. Arrange bread slices close together on baking sheet. Spoon the egg-cheese mixture evenly over bread slices.
  3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in 350 degrees, or until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 205 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Cholesterol: 132 mg
Fat: 13.3 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 8.9 g
Sodium: 486 mg