Pre-heat oven to 190 �C / 375 �F / Gas 5. Grease 6 ramekins. Heat the butter, flour and milk together in a saucepan, whisking continuously until thickened, boiling and smooth. Simmer for a minute or two. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cheese. Stir until melted then beat in the egg yolks.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff. Carefully fold into the cheese mixture. Pour into the ramekins and bake for 30 minutes. Serve immediately accompanied with brown bread and butter.


Other souffl�s can be made such as ham or fish, simply replace the cheese with cooked ham or flaked smoked haddock.