Oatmeal Souffle - milk

Method

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Butter and sugar a 1 1/2 quart souffle dish or 4 small ramekins.
• Pour milk and butter into a small saucepan and heat until barely boiling. Slowly add oatmeal, stirring constantly. Cook until thick.
• Remove from heat and add cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon. Stir briskly to blend and smooth.
• Beat 3 egg yolks slightly and add to oatmeal mixture.
• Stir in raisins and nuts.
• Beat egg whites until just stiff. Gently fold egg whites into the mixture ensuring even distribution.
• Spoon mixture into the dish or ramekins.
• Bake a large dish for 35-40 minutes, or the small ramekins for 10-12 minutes. It should turn a rich brown with a rising, souffle appearance.