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Velvety Cheddar Macaroni Soufflé

A fluffy delight that combines two comfort classics - Macaroni and Cheese and a traditional Soufflé. The rich cheddar combined with pillowy egg whites ensures that this dish will impress both in presentation and flavor. It's perfect for dinner parties or a comfort food night.
1
40 min
TOTAL TIME
412
CALORIES
$0.76
PER SERVING
Velvety Cheddar Macaroni Soufflé
Ingredients
MACARONI
4 SERVINGS
Elbow Macaroni
1 cup elbow macaroni
CHEESE SAUCE
Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
All Purpose Flour
2 tbsp all purpose flour
Black Pepper
1/2 tsp black pepper
Whole Milk
1 1/4 cups whole milk
Salt
1 tsp salt
Unsalted Butter
3 tbsp unsalted butter
SOUFFLÉ
Egg Yolks
2 large egg yolks
at room temperature
Egg Whites
3 large egg whites
at room temperature
Directions
PREPARATION
15 min
PREP TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Also grease your ramekins with a little butter and set them aside.
MACARONI
2
Cook your elbow macaroni as per the packet instructions until al dente. Then, drain and set it aside.
CHEESE SAUCE
3
In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter. Add all-purpose flour and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
4
Gradually add in the whole milk, one fourth at a time, stirring continuously to avoid the formation of lumps.
5
Season with salt and black pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
6
Remove the saucepan from heat and add shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Stir well until cheese melts completely.
7
Whisk the egg yolks lightly and mix them into the cheese sauce.
8
Combine the cooked macaroni with the cheese sauce. Set this mixture aside.
SOUFFLÉ
9
Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
10
Fold the beaten egg whites into the macaroni and cheese mixture gently to keep the airiness.
11
Evenly pour the final mixture into the prepared ramekins.
BAKE
12
Place them on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
SERVE
13
Serve the soufflés hot, right out of the oven for the best taste and presentation.
Health Info
Macros
24g
CARBS
25g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
EGGS
WHEAT
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