Cheese Soufflé

Melt the butter

Combine the flour and whisk well

Add the hot milk and whisk well

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then add the grated cheese

Cook slowly, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens

Let it cool

Fold in the egg yolks thoroughly

Finally, fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites

Pour into a buttered soufflé dish

Bake in a moderate oven, with a water bath, for 50 to 60 minutes or until the soufflé is firm when touched with the tip of your finger

Serve immediately.