Bucky's Recipe

Swiss Cheese and Ham Souffle

Category: Breakfast

1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. flour
1 c. milk
1 1/4 c. shredded swiss cheese
1 T. chives, chopped
1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t. hot pepper sauce
4 eggs, separated
1 c. chopped ham
Preheat Convection oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter over low heat, stir in flour and cook 2 minute. Add milk and increase to medium high and cook until bubbly and thickened, stirring with whisk. Reduce to low heat, stir in swiss cheese, chives, worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat and blend in egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in ham. In large bowl beat egg whites until stiff, and peaks form. Gently fold cheese mix into egg whites. Pour into greased 8 c. souffle dish. Bake on Convection at 350 for 30 - 35 minutes until well browned and firm. Serve immediately.
Serves 4 - 6