Roasted-Garlic Souffle

Ingredients

• 3 large heads garlic, left whole, plus 3 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 large thyme sprigs plus 1 teaspoon thyme leaves
• 1 California bay leaf or 2 Turkish
• 1 whole clove
• 1/8 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, separated, plus 4 additional egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (3 ounces)
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 3/4 cup grated Gruyère (2 ounces)

Preparation

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