1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
8 egg yolks
1/2 lb. Cheddar cheese
8 egg whites

In double boiler, melt butter, add flour. Gradually add milk. Cook until thickened, add diced cheese. Remove from heat and add beaten egg yolks. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold cheese mixture into egg whites. Pour into 10-inch souffle baker that has been buttered and dusted with flour. Bake at 475 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 degrees and bake 25 minutes longer. Serve at once. May add 1/4 cup finely chopped ham.