
Servings:
Serves 2
Ingredients
Bechamel
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3/4 cuplow-fat milksee savings

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1 tablespoonunsalted buttersee savings

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1 1/2 tablespoonsall-purpose floursee savings

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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to tastesee savings

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Pinch nutmegsee savings

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2large eggs, separated and at room temperaturesee savings

Souffle
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2egg whites, at room temperaturesee savings

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Pinch cream of tartarsee savings

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Pinch saltsee savings

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1/2firmly packed cup grated "lite" Jarlsberg cheesesee savings

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1/4 cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheesesee savings

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1/2 poundasparagus, trimmed, steamed 5 minutes, sliced 1/2-inch thicksee savings

Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place rack on lowest level in oven.
2.
Butter two 8-ounce ramekins, and dust sides and bottoms with 1 tablespoon Parmesan each. Place on baking sheet.
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To make Bechamel: Warm milk in saucepan. Melt butter in second saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour until smooth, and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring with wooden spoon; allow to bubble but not brown.
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Take pan off heat, whisk in warm milk and return to heat; whisk vigorously, scraping bottom and sides to prevent scorching. When mixture simmers, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring often from sides and bottom, 5 minutes, or until thick. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Remove from heat; stir 1 minute more. Beat in egg yolks 1 at a time.
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To make Souffle: Using electric beaters, beat 4 egg whites in bowl, starting at low and slowly increasing speed until they begin to foam. Add cream of tartar and salt, and beat until satiny peaks form and hold their shape; do not overbeat.
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Combine remaining cheeses. Using rubber spatula, stir one-fourth of beaten whites into Bechamel. Pour Bechamel into center of remaining whites, and fold together. With each fold, sprinkle in handful of cheese mixture and handful of asparagus, giving bowl a quarter turn. When everything is added and mixture is uniform, carefully spoon into souffle dishes. Put baking sheet on bottom rack.
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Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until puffy and browned; do not overcook--centers should be slightly runny. Serve.
Nutrition information
Calories 380, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 270 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28 g, Sugars 8 g
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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