Cheesey Rice Souffle

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked brown rice
1 2/3 cups hot milk
1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces
4 ounces cheddar cheese, freshly grated
4 ounces Swiss cheese, grated
6 eggs, separated
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine rice with milk, butter, Cheddar and Swiss cheeses; set aside. Beat egg whites until stiff in large bowl. Beat egg yolks in small bowl and add to cooled rice mixture. Gently fold egg whites into rice mixture and pour into a lightly-greased 2-quart soufflé dish. Bake on middle rack in preheated oven 30 minutes; increase heat to 450 degrees for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until top is golden brown.