Cheese
Souffle Recipe
By Kids
Cooking Activities
Learn how to make a
fluffy cheese souffle while exploring the science of
whipped egg whites and meringue. This classic
French-inspired recipe is a fun way for kids to
practice careful mixing, folding, and baking skills.
- Prep Time:
25 min
- Cook Time:
45-55 min
- Total Time:
About 1 hr 15 min
- Yields:
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon mustard
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a round
casserole dish or souffle dish.
- In a saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in flour,
salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper until blended.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook over medium-low
heat until smooth and thickened. Stir in shredded
cheese until melted. Set aside.
- Separate the eggs, placing whites in one bowl
and yolks in another.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff
peaks form.
- Beat the egg yolks and stir them into the cheese
mixture.
- Stir about one-fourth of the egg whites into the
cheese mixture. Then gently fold the cheese
mixture into the remaining egg whites.
- Pour into the prepared dish and bake 45 to 55
minutes, until puffed and lightly golden. A knife
inserted near the center should come out clean.
- Serve immediately.
Kid Tip: Fold gently instead of
stirring hard so the air bubbles stay in the batter.
That trapped air is what helps the souffle rise.