Soufflé au fromage

Preparing the soufflé mixture:

1. 1In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. 2Add the flour and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. 3Gradually add the milk while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
4. 4Add the grated nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
6. 6Separate the egg yolks from the whites.
7. 7Add the egg yolks and grated cheese to the sauce and mix well.
8. 8Whip the egg whites into stiff peaks with a pinch of salt.
9. 9Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture with a spatula.

Baking the cheese soufflé:

1. 10Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. 11Line the soufflé dish or ramekins with butter and a little flour.
3. 12Pour the soufflé mixture into the dish.
4. 13Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the soufflé is golden and puffed.
5. 14Serve immediately to prevent the soufflé from deflating.