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Sweet Corn And White Cheddar Souffle With Herbs And Chili Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Nuggle / All my dishes 2 years, 3 months ago I have fallen in love with soufflés, with their luscious eggy density and slightly tender belly. This corn and cheddar version has been a favourite since first taste. With a subtle background heat playing off of the sweetness of fresh corn, it is a ... More Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:4	Nuggle
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Ingredients

Kernels from 2 ears of fresh corn

1 medium onion or 2 large shallots, cut into small dice

1 small red chili, finely minced

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing the ramekins

2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, separated

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

3/4 cup milk

3 eggs, separated

1/2 cup grated aged white cheddar

1 teaspoon minced parsley

2 teaspoons minced basil

1 tablespoon minced cilantro (coriander)

Directions

Preheat oven 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease four 3/4 cup capacity ramekins with butter, then coat with Parmesan.

In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt one tablespoon of the butter. Add the corn, onion and chili and cook, stirring, until the corn is tender and the onion is translucent. Remove the vegetables to a small bowl and set aside to cool.

In the same pan over medium low heat, melt the remaining butter. Whisk in the flour, cayenne and nutmeg, then cook this mixture for about 2 minutes. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to combine. Continue to cook, for about 3 minutes, until the sauce is thick and smooth. Turn off the heat, whisk in egg yolks, cheddar, remaining Parmesan and herbs. Stir in the corn and vegetable mixture. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, or with a hand mixer, beat the egg whites to stiff (but not dry) peaks. Using a spatula, fold one third of the egg whites into the soufflé base. Continue to fold each third in, only until just combined.

Divide the soufflé batter among the four prepared ramekins. Sprinkle with additional finely grated cheddar or Parmesan, if desired.

Gently place ramekins into a roasting pan or large casserole dish. Fill the pan with water from a recently-boiled kettle, until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until crowned and golden.

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