Easy Cheese Soufflé In a Mug Recipe: French Cooking for Two (20 Minutes, 7 Ingredients) by 30Seconds Food

Think it takes a lot of time to make a cheese soufflé? Think again. This recipe for two individual-sized cheese soufflés only takes about 20 minutes and will take you to your happy place after the first bite. This cheese souffle in a mug recipe is one for the books!

This cheese soufflé recipe reminds us of a mug cake, and it will curb that cheese craving. Here is your shopping list for this shortcut French recipe: Parmesan cheese (read about the health benefits of Parmesan cheese), butter, flour, whole milk, salt, eggs and gruyere or white cheddar cheese.

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The high-protein soufflé makes a wonderful appetizer, an unexpected side dish or even a light lunch or dinner with a salad as a side dish. What a delicious way to get more protein into your diet! Read about the health benefits of protein.

Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 cup whole milk 
• dash of salt
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup grated gruyere or white cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Grease two mugs with butter. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on the bottom. Set aside. 
2. Melt the butter in a small saucepot over medium heat. Whisk in the flour.
3. Add the milk and whisk until it thickens up. Add the salt. Remove from the heat.
4. Add the egg yolks and whisk to combine. Let the mixture cool then pour into a large bowl. 
5. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. 
6. Gently fold half of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture and add half the cheese. Fold in the remaining egg whites and the remaining cheese. Divide the mixture between the two mugs.
7. Microwave on high for about 3 minutes. If you want the top brown, put it under a broiler for a minute or two, but this is optional. Serve. 

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