If you are looking for a special breakfast entrée that is easy to prepare then give "Cheese Soufflé" from the Whitegate Inn a try.  This dish is quickly prepared the evening before so that you have minimal work to do the morning you serve it.  Guests at the Whitegate Inn frequently request this recipe, calling it the "wonderful cheese soufflé".  Although the recipe is for 14 it can be reduced as needed.

Cheese Soufflé

Serves 14

• 1 package seasoned croutons, any brand
• ½ lb shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ pound shredded jack cheese
• 1 bunch green onions sliced
• 1 package cream cheese cut into small cubes
• 28 eggs
• 4 ¼ cups whole milk
• 1 t. salt
• ½ t pepper
• 1 t dry mustard
• 4 shakes of Tobasco
• 14 ramekins, use ones which aren't excessively fluted so clean-up is easier.

Oil the ramekins.  Cover the bottom of each ramekin with seasoned croutons. Mix the shredded cheeses together and place on top of the croutons filling the ramekins.  Sprinkle green onions on top. Place 4-6 cubes of cream cheese on top of that.

Mix together the 28 eggs (2 eggs per serving if you make less than 14), the milk, salt, pepper, dry mustard and Tobasco.  Mix well in blender or by hand. Pour the egg mixture SLOWLY over the ramekin until they full to the brim.

At this point the dish can be frozen or placed in the refrigerator overnight. If frozen for a future date, take out of the freezer the afternoon before and place at room temperature for about 2 hours, Then refrigerate overnight.

Cook at 350 about 50-55 minutes, depending on oven. Should be brown on top and should rise to at least about ½ inch above top of ramekin.

Serve quickly as soufflés fall fast at room temperature and you want to impress your guests by showing them how puffy your creations have become.

Finally, bask in the glow and compliments of your guests and make them believe you got up at 5 AM to fix them this perfect breakfast.

About Whitegate Inn

The Whitegate Inn is a beautiful and romantic inn located in the heart of the historic village of Mendocino.  With Old World charm, atmosphere and elegance, the Whitegate Inn catches the eye and then captures the heart. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens and views of the rugged Pacific Coast, the inn is a splendid example of classic, meticulously restored Victorian Architecture.