Creamed Mushroom Puff

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I love mushrooms, and tend to gravitate towards recipes with them in it. this is basically a souffle-type dish, and is very creamy. the recipe originally came from the cookbook the company's cookin" from the rouse company of maryland."

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Steps

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Cook mushrooms in butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat , stirring constantly until tender.

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Add flour , stirring until blended.

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Cook 1 minute , stirring constantly.

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Gradually add milk and whipping cream.

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Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

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Add cheese , salt , and pepper , stirring until cheese melts.

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Beat egg yolks until thick and pale.

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Gradually stir beaten egg yolk into mushroom mixture.

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Beat egg whites at high speed of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

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Gently fold 1 / 4th of egg white into mushroom mixture.

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Then fold in remaining egg white.

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Spoon into a buttered 1 quart souffle dish.

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Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until puffed and set.

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Serve immediately.

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Ingredients

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fresh mushrooms, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, whipping cream, parmesan cheese, salt, eggs, ground red pepper