Cheese ring

How to make it

1. 1

   Cook the roux sauce

   Cook a thick sauce of butter, flour and milk. Let it cool.

2. 2

   Make the batter

   Stir in the egg yolks one at a time, then the seasonings, the ground cheese and the cooked, finely chopped macaroni. Finally fold in the stiffly whisked egg whites.

3. 3

   Bake

   Pour the batter into a well-buttered, floured ring mould. Bake in a hot oven (about 200 °C (390 °F)) for ½–¾ hour.

4. 4

   Turn out

   Loosen the edge lightly with a thin knife and turn the ring out onto a dish.

5. 5

   Fill and serve

   Place stewed vegetables, lobster or shrimp in the centre, depending on whether the dish is for everyday or for company. It is also good with cauliflower in the centre and brown sauce or tomato sauce on the side.