Here at the Inn we pride ourselves on providing one of the best breakfast selections around. We take making breakfast-making very seriously and take great pleasure in providing warm, tasty culinary treats for our guests each morning. This week on the blog, we’re sharing on of our favorite inspired dishes that you can easily make at home in your own kitchen.

If you’ve never made a breakfast soufflé, there’s no better way to bring a little flare to breakfast at home with this tasty dish. Our chefs love to get creative with our specialty breakfast items and our guests are never disappointed by this hot meal. Below is a recipe for a ham and cheese soufflé recipe from Saveur that is a perfect replica of our version here the Inn. We hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tbsp. flour
1 ½ cups milk
4 oz. grated sharp white cheddar
½ tsp. mustard powder
⅛ tsp. cayenne
⅛ tsp. ground nutmeg
6 eggs, separated
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 oz. finely chopped ham (any variety will do)
1 ½ tbsp. finely chopped chives
¼ cup finely grated Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  In a 2-qt. saucepan, melt 2 tbsp. of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the shallots; cook until soft, 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the flour to make a smooth paste; slowly add the milk while whisking. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the cheddar, mustard, cayenne, nutmeg, egg yolks, and salt and pepper. Stir over medium heat until just steaming, 3-4 minutes. Transfer the cheese mixture to a large bowl; stir in ham and chives; chill for 30 minutes.
2.  Heat oven to 375°. Grease six 8-oz. ramekins with the remaining butter. Coat the bottom and sides of ramekins with Parmesan; shake out any excess. In a large bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Working in 3 batches, fold egg whites into the chilled cheese mixture to make a fluffy batter. Gently divide the batter between prepared ramekins and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. With a damp cloth, wipe away any of the soufflé batter that’s splashed onto the ramekin rims. Bake until golden brown and puffed, about 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy your meal. Don’t be afraid to get creative and pair it with a chocolate crepe or waffles. It’s definitely something we’ve done before. And don’t forget, we serve breakfast daily at the Inn starting at 7:00 a.m. for a light breakfast and a full breakfast at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Photo and post from: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Ham-and-Cheese-Souffles