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Cedar House Inn's Ham and Cheese Souffle

With a Dijon Bechamel Sauce Dusted with Smoked Paprika (Serves 6)

Ingredients:

12 Large Eggs

4 Egg Whites

12 Ounces of diced thin deli ham

1 ½ Cup of homemade salsa (store bought works well too!)

1 Cup of homemade or good quality store bought pimento cheese spread

2 Cups of Cheddar Jack Cheese (save a little for garnish)

¾ Cup of Whole Milk

A pinch of Salt and pepper

Smoked Paprika

1 package of Simply Potatoes (Steak House Seasoned) Prepared according to the package

Instructions:

Pre-Heat the Oven to 325'

Spray the bottoms of six 4" ramekins with cooking spray

Sprinkle the bottom of each ramekin with shredded cheddar cheese

Divid the ham into 6 servings and place on the cheese

Top the ham with ¼ cup of salsa

Mix together 12 eggs, pimento cheese, milk and a pinch of salt and pepper

Whisk the 4 egg whites until they form stiff peaks

Gently fold the whites into the egg mixture

Ladle the egg mixture into the ramekins until they are full

Place the ramekins on a baking tray and add enough water to cover the bottom of the tray

Place in a 325' oven and cook for about 35-40 minutes turns the tray ½ way through the cooking process

Cook until set – Careful not to overcook

Dijon Bechamel Ingredients:

6 Cherry Tomatoes halved

1 Cup of Spring Mix Lettuce

3 Tablespoons of Dijon Mustard

1 Dash of Worcestershire Sauce

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons flour

1 1/4 cups milk, heated but not boiled

Salt and Freshly ground Pepper

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a heavy bottom saucepan.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly until the paste cooks and bubbles a bit.

Careful not to let it brown – About 2 minutes.

Remove from heat and add the Dijon Mustard and Worcestershire Sauce

To plate:

Place a small salad of lettuce leaves in the center of the plate

Flip the souffle out of the ramekin (into your hand with a heat glove)

Gently place the souffle on the lettuce

Spoon the Bechamel Sauce over the top of each souffle

Top each souffle with Cherry Tomato Halves, and a little of the Diced Ham, and a ½ Cup of cooked potatoes

Lightly dust with Smoked Paprika – Enjoy!

The Cedar House Inn

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