Goat Cheese Souffle

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)

In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons (50 mL) vegetable oil over medium heat; cook flour, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt and 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) pepper, stirring, for 1 minute.

Gradually pour in milk; cook, whisking, for about 5 minutes or until smooth and very thick.

Remove from heat. Add cheese; stir. Let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in egg yolks, 1 at a time.

In bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold one-quarter into cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whites. Spoon into 11- x 7-inch (2 L) baking dish.

Bake souffle in oven for about 30 minutes or until puffed, golden and tester inserted in centre of souffle comes out clean.