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EASY CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Doesn't it feel great to eliminate a step in a classic recipe and have the new one turn out better? I was actually working on something I was going to call 'cheesecake souffle,' and since I was adding cream cheese to the base, I decided to skip the classic white sauce, and simply smear everything together.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 32m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Brush butter on the bottom and up the sides of two 5 1/2-ounce ramekins. Scoop in some sugar; rotate ramekins to coat while pouring most of the sugar back into its container. Place ramekins on a shallow baking pan.
  • Separate eggs between 2 bowls. Add sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cream cheese, and Cheddar cheese to the yolks. Mix the souffle base with a spatula until sugar and flour disappear.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the room-temperature egg whites. Beat with a whisk until soft peaks form; peaks should hold their shape but not be stiff or dry. Stir and fold 1/2 of the egg whites into the souffle base until combined. Gently fold the rest of the egg whites into the batter.
  • Fill ramekins up to the lip with the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 267.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 721.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLES



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No matter when I've made these soufflés, they have always been a success. Although I've never seen the centers start to fall, it's best to plan on serving them hot from the oven. -Jean Ference, Sherwood Park, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
6 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cheeses until melted. Transfer to a large bowl., Separate eggs. Place egg whites in a medium bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup hot cheese mixture; return all to remaining cheese mixture, stirring constantly. Cool completely, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 325°. Place eight ungreased 8-oz. ramekins in a baking pan., With clean beaters, beat egg whites with cream of tartar on high speed until stiff but not dry. With a rubber spatula, gently stir a fourth of the egg whites into cheese mixture. Fold in remaining whites., Transfer to prepared ramekins. Add 1 in. of hot water to baking pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve immediately. Freeze option: Securely wrap unbaked souffles with foil and freeze. To use, preheat oven to 325°. Remove foil and place frozen souffles in a baking pan; add 1 in. warm water to larger pan. Bake 60-65 minutes or until heated through and tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 223mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 17g protein.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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The airy souffles make for a great start to any dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dishes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup whole milk, warm
4 ounces firm aged goat cheese, grated or coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter four 1-cup souffle dishes. Dust with flour, and tap out excess.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook, whisking, for 1 1/2 minutes. Add milk, cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in yolks.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cheese mixture into whites. Divide among souffle dishes, filling to 1 inch from top. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until puffed and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

BACON AND CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Make and share this Bacon and Cheese Souffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CoffeeB

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon mustard (grey poupon type)
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 eggs, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat.
  • Stir in flour.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended.
  • Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add cheese, stiring until melted.
  • Stir in mustard and bacon.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Stir in egg yolks, 1 at a time.
  • Beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium heat until stiff but not dry, about 5 minutes.
  • Gently fold into yolk mixture.
  • Pour into 12 lightly greased nonstick muffin cups.
  • Bake 25 minutes or until puffed and set.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Appetizer     Bake     Goat Cheese     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (about) dry white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2/3 cup whole milk
5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), very coarsely crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large egg yolks
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub inside of six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or ramekins with 2 tablespoons butter. Coat with breadcrumbs; tap out excess. Set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium. Simmer mixture until very thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add half of goat cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Mix in salt and pepper. Whisk egg yolks in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot soufflé base. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Beat whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Mix 1/4 of whites into soufflé base to lighten. Fold in remaining whites. Fold in remaining goat cheese. Divide mixture among prepared soufflé dishes. Place in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of dishes.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and golden brown on top and softly set in center, about 20 minutes. Serve soufflés immediately in their dishes. Or for twice-baked version, cool soufflés in dishes in water for 5 minutes. Remove soufflés from water. Run small sharp knife around sides of dishes to loosen soufflés. Turn out onto buttered baking sheet. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. Before serving, rewarm soufflés on same sheet in 350°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.

TWICE-BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLES



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You'll easily impress guests with these individual cheese souffles from our home economists. Partially bake and refrigerate them early in the morning. Then simply sprinkle with cheese and finish baking when ready to eat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups plus 2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
3 large eggs, separated

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk, onion powder, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; add 1 cup cheese and stir until melted. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a small bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1/3 cup hot cheese sauce. Return all to the pan; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. Cool completely., In large bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into cooled cheese mixture. Pour into ungreased 1-cup souffle dishes or custard cups. Place in a shallow baking pan. Add 1 in. of hot water to pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 20 minutes. Remove custard cups to wire racks to cool. Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. , Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. , Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calories, Fat 33g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 260mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHEESE SOUFFLES WITH BACON ARUGULA SALAD



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Cooking for two? These individual souffles made with Parmesan and Gruyere are just the thing for a romantic dinner -- on Valentine's Day or any time of year!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins
2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 cup grated Gruyere cheese (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons minced chives, plus 1 tablespoon 1/2-inch pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large eggs, room temperature, whites and yolks separated
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 cups packed baby arugula (2 ounces)
4 strips bacon, cooked and broken into large pieces, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter two 2-cup ramekins, coat with Parmesan, and refrigerate. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Add milk, whisking until thickened, 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Whisk in Gruyere, minced chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Whisk in egg yolks.
  • Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into cheese mixture in thirds. Divide between ramekins. Bake on a baking sheet 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees; bake until puffed, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk together oil and vinegar; drizzle over arugula. Season to taste. Top with bacon and chive pieces, and serve with souffle.

GOAT CHEESE, SUN-DRIED TOMATO, AND ROASTED GARLIC SOUFFLES



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Categories     Egg     Garlic     Tomato     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large garlic cloves, flattened
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
4 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups low-fat (1%) milk
1/2 cup finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 large egg yolks
4 ounces mild fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
6 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine garlic and oil in small custard cup. Cover with foil. Bake until garlic is very tender, about 35 minutes. Cool slightly. Add 1 teaspoon salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper to custard cup and mash to paste. Maintain oven temperature.
  • Spray four 2-cup soufflé dishes with nonstick spray. Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon breadcrumbs, coating bottom and sides; place dishes on baking sheet. Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until mixture boils, thickens, and is smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, thyme, and garlic mixture. Remove soufflé base from heat.
  • Whisk egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot soufflé base, then fold in goat cheese. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into soufflé mixture in 4 additions. Divide among prepared dishes.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Egg     Bake     Asparagus     Spring     Pastry     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 thin asparagus spears (ends trimmed), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2/3 cup milk
2 large eggs, separated
2/3 cup (packed) grated Swiss cheese (about 3 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously butter two 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Divide asparagus pieces between prepared dishes. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan. Drizzle 3/4 teaspoon butter over asparagus in each dish. Reserve remaining butter in pan. Bake asparagus until just tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, add flour and mustard to remaining butter in pan and whisk until smooth paste forms. Set over medium heat and whisk 1 minute. Whisk milk and yolks to blend in small bowl; whisk into flour mixture. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add grated cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
  • Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into warm cheese mixture in pan. Spoon all of soufflé batter over asparagus in dishes.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 14 minutes. Serve immediately.

APPLE AND CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Even a regular sharp Cheddar souffle is an amazing thing, but when you add little pieces of caramelized apple, you're talking about taking it up to a whole 'nother level of awesomeness.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Fruit

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
1 Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and diced
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% milk
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
2 eggs, separated
3 ounces sharp white Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter just until the edges of the butter look slightly browned and smells nutty, about 1 minute. Stir apples into butter and cook until they just begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sugar and continue to cook until apples are soft and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. Transfer apples to a plate and spread out to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 4 ramekins generously with butter. Place ramekins onto a sheet pan.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat; stir in flour and cook until mixture is smooth and raw taste of flour is cooked out of the roux, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour milk into roux, bring to a simmer, and whisk until mixture thickens to a smooth white sauce, about 2 minutes. Cook, whisking, for 1 minute more and remove from heat; cool white sauce to lukewarm temperature.
  • Pour white sauce into a large mixing bowl and whisk in salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg, and egg yolks. Stir Cheddar cheese into white sauce mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Whisk egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until they hold soft, fluffy peaks, about 2 minutes. Gently fold half the beaten egg whites into the souffle batter. Repeat with remaining whites to make a soft, airy batter. Fold in cooled apple mixture. Divide mixture into prepared ramekins.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until souffles have risen and tops are browned, about 22 minutes. Souffles will fall slightly as they cool. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 143.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 544.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

GOAT CHEESE AND HERB SOUFFLES



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Categories     Appetizer     Bake     Goat Cheese     Rosemary     Thyme     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

7 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cup whole milk
3 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
1 cup crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 Large pinch of cayenne pepper
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes. Place 1 tablespoon Parmesan in each dish; rotate dishes to coat with cheese, leaving excess in dishes. Place dishes on baking sheet. Whisk milk and yolks in bowl to blend.
  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, thyme, and rosemary; sauté 3 minutes. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Whisk in milk mixture. Whisk soufflé base until thick and bubbling, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add 1/2 cup goat cheese, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; whisk until cheese melts. Beat whites in bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into base in pan. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup goat cheese and 1 tablespoon Parmesan over. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions. Divide mixture among dishes.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and beginning to brown on top, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

GRITS, CHEESE, AND ONION SOUFFLéS



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Cheese     Onion     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Dinner     Lunch     Monterey Jack     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped leek
1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup quick-cooking grits
4 large eggs, separated
3 green onions, chopped
1 cup (packed) grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 ounces), divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter four 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and leek; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in 1 1/4 cups whole milk and 1/2 teaspoon salt, then grits; bring to simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until thick, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk remaining 1/4 cup milk and yolks in small bowl to blend.
  • Remove grits from heat. Stir in yolk mixture, then green onions and 3/4 cup cheese. Beat whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold into grits in 3 additions. Divide mixture among prepared dishes (mixture will come all the way to top of dishes). Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and brown on top, about 18 minutes. Serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 appetizer portions

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
7 ounces goat cheese
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
6 egg yolks
8 egg whites
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add flour and stir to combine. Cook lightly for 2 minutes. Add milk and continue to cook for about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat and add cheeses and herbs. Continue stirring until all the cheese is melted.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the egg yolks, 1 at a time. Stir rapidly so as not to cook the eggs. In another bowl beat the egg whites until firm peaks form, but not dry and stiff. Gradually fold whites into the cheese mixture. Pour souffle batter into 24 (6-ounce) ramekins, filling almost to the top. Bake in a water bath for about 35 minutes.
  • Before serving, run a knife around the edge of each souffle and release them upside-down onto a buttered baking pan. Place 1 tablespoon of cream on top of each souffle and bake for about 15 minutes.

TWICE-BAKED GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES WITH SALAD



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Cheese     Egg     Mustard     Bake     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Winter     Ramekin     Gourmet

Yield Serves 6 as a light main course

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound aged (firm) goat cheese
4 large eggs
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/3 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
3/4 cup heavy cream
Accompaniment: salad greens tossed with vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and butter six 3/4-cup ramekins (3 3/4 by 2 inches). Crumble goat cheese and separate eggs. In a saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat and whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes and whisk in milk. Bring mixture to a boil, whisking constantly, and simmer, whisking occasionally, 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and add yolks, mustard, 1 teaspoon thyme, two thirds cheese, and salt and pepper to taste, whisking until cheese is melted. Transfer yolk mixture to a large bowl.
  • In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with a pinch salt until they just hold stiff peaks. Stir one fourth whites into yolk mixture to lighten and fold in remaining whites and remaining cheese gently but thoroughly.
  • Divide soufflé mixture among ramekins and arrange in a large baking pan just large enough to hold them. Add enough hot water to baking pan to reach halfway up sides of ramekins. Bake soufflés in middle of oven until slightly puffed and golden brown, about 20 minutes, and transfer to a rack. Let soufflés stand, uncovered, 30 minutes (soufflés will fall slightly).
  • Lightly butter a baking sheet. Run a thin knife around edges of soufflés. Invert each soufflé onto palm of your hand and carefully put, right side up, onto baking sheet. Soufflés may be made up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Increase temperature to 425°F.
  • In a small saucepan bring cream with remaining teaspoon thyme and salt and pepper to taste to a boil. Remove pan from heat and keep cream warm, covered. Bake soufflés in middle of oven until slightly puffed and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer soufflés to plates. Spoon 2 tablespoons cream over each soufflé and arrange salad decoratively alongside.

TWICE-BAKED CHEESE SOUFFLéS



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Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to the infamously tricky soufflé - this low-fat version is incredibly easy and can be prepared ahead

Provided by Angela Nilsen

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ tbsp olive oil , plus ½ tsp for greasing
1 heaped tbsp polenta
1 tsp butter
25g plain flour
250ml semi-skimmed milk
50g parmesan , grated
1 tsp Dijon mustard
50g light soft cheese
2 heaped tbsp snipped chives , plus extra to serve
2 large egg yolks
3 large egg whites
50g rocket
350g cherry tomato , finely chopped
½ small red onion , finely chopped
1 tsp tomato purée
pinch crushed dried chillies

Steps:

  • Lightly grease six 150ml ramekins with oil and coat with the polenta, shaking out any excess. Sit the ramekins in a small roasting tin. Heat the oil and butter in a medium saucepan, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from the heat and pour in the milk, a little at a time, stirring well until mixture is smooth.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Return pan to the heat and cook, stirring continuously, until mixture thickens and comes to the boil. Remove from the heat. Reserve 1 heaped tbsp of the Parmesan and stir the rest into the mixture, with the mustard, then the soft cheese in small spoonfuls. Add the chives, season with pepper and leave to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, make the salsa. Mix together the tomatoes, onion, tomato purée and chillies. Season with a grinding of pepper, and chill.
  • Beat the egg yolks into the cheese mixture. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks. Using a large metal spoon, fold a spoonful into the mixture to slacken slightly. Gently and evenly fold in the remaining whites, half at a time, keeping mixture light and airy. Evenly spoon into the ramekin dishes to fill. Pour cold water into the roasting tin to come halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake for 15-18 mins until golden on top and risen. Carefully remove from the tin and leave to cool. The soufflés will sink as they cool - they can be left for 20 mins before re-baking, or cover the dishes once cold and keep overnight in the fridge.
  • When ready to serve, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. If the soufflés have been in the fridge, sit them at room temperature for about 10 mins before baking. Turn each out of its dish and place, right-side up, on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Sprinkle the reserved Parmesan over each soufflé, then bake for 10 mins or until risen. Scatter with chives. Serve each with a pile of rocket and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 10.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4.6 grams sugar, Fiber 0.9 grams fiber, Protein 9.7 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES IN PHYLLO CUPS WITH FRISéE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Bake     Goat Cheese     Radish     Chive     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

For phyllo cups
6 (17- by 12-inch) phyllo sheets, thawed if frozen
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
For soufflé filling
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 large eggs, separated
finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1/2 cup)
5 oz soft mild goat cheese, crumbled (2/3 cup)
For salad
1 1/2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz frisée, torn into bite-size pieces (8 cups)
6 radishes, cut into very thin wedges
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Special Equipment
a muffin pan with 12 (1/2- or 1/3-cup) muffin cups

Steps:

  • Make cups:
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cover stack of phyllo with 2 overlapping sheets of plastic wrap and a dampened kitchen towel. Put 1 phyllo sheet on a work surface and brush with some butter, then top with 2 more sheets of phyllo, brushing each with butter.
  • Cut buttered stack into 6 (4 1/2-inch) squares with a sharp knife, trimming sides as needed. Line each of 6 muffin cups with a square. Make 6 more phyllo cups (4 are extra, in case of breakage) in same manner with remaining pastry sheets and butter.
  • Bake cups in middle of oven until golden, about 8 minutes, then cool completely in pan on a rack.
  • Make filling:
  • Increase oven temperature to 400°F.
  • While cups are cooling, melt butter in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, then whisk in flour. Cook roux, whisking, 3 minutes. Add milk in a stream, whisking, and bringto a boil, whisking. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in mustard, yolks, and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano until combined, then fold in goat cheese. (Cover surface of mixture with wax paper if not using immediately.)
  • Beat egg whites in a large bowl with an electric mixer until they just hold stiff peaks. Fold one third of whites into sauce to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
  • Spoon batter into 8 phyllo cups and sprinkle with remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano. Bake in middle of oven until soufflés are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes.
  • Make salad while soufflés bake:
  • Whisk together vinegar, mustard, and salt in a bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Just before soufflés are ready, toss frisée and radishes in a large bowl with just enough dressing to coat. Mound salad onto 8 plates and sprinkle with chives, then make a small nest in center of each.
  • Place a soufflé cup in each salad and serve immediately.

NO FAIL BACON & CHEESE SOUFFLéS



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Just a hunch, but we think a lot more people would make cheese soufflés if the recipes were as easy as this no-fail, bacon-studded version!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 eggs, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat; stir in flour. Cook 1 min. Gradually add milk, stirring until well blended. Cook and stir until mixture comes to boil. Remove from heat. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Stir in mustard and bacon. Cool slightly. Stir in egg yolks, 1 at a time.
  • Beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium speed until stiff but not dry, about 5 min. Gently fold into yolk mixture. Pour into 12 lightly greased nonstick muffin cups.
  • Bake 25 min. or until puffed and set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

TWICE-BAKED GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Egg     Appetizer     Brunch     Bake     Lunch     Goat Cheese     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion
2 whole cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
9 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups crumbled soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet; about 9 ounces)
6 large egg yolks
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 large egg whites
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine milk, onion, cloves and nutmeg in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Strain.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter eight 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and dry mustard and whisk 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in strained milk. Boil until mixture is very thick and smooth, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Transfer soufflé base to large bowl. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups cheese, whisking until melted and smooth. Add yolks, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper; whisk until smooth. Cool to lukewarm.
  • Beat egg whites and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Gently fold beaten whites into cheese mixture in 3 additions.
  • Divide batter equally among prepared soufflé dishes. Arrange dishes in heavy 17x12-inch roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into pan to come halfway up sides of dishes. Bake until soufflés are puffed and just firm to touch on top, about 20 minutes. Transfer pan to rack and completely cool soufflés in water. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Butter heavy large baking sheet. Using small knife, cut around sides of soufflés to loosen. Invert each soufflé onto spatula and slide soufflés onto prepared sheet, spacing evenly. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until soufflés are puffed, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring cream to boil in heavy small saucepan. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Using spatula, transfer soufflés to plates. Spoon seasoned cream around soufflés and serve hot.

THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLéS



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With a double layer of goat's cheese and a coating of cream, these bistro-style bakes are authentically rich

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Starter

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

50g butter , plus extra for greasing
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
300ml full-fat milk
2 bay leaves
5 tbsp plain flour
½ tsp English mustard powder
pinch of cayenne pepper
140g gruyère (or vegetarian alternative), grated
3 eggs , separated
8 slices goat's cheese (see 'Try', below)
150ml double cream
salad leaves, to serve (see 'Try', below)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6 and butter 4 small (about 200ml) ramekins. Sprinkle the parmesan into the ramekins, turning until all sides are covered. Place the milk and bay leaves in a large saucepan over a gentle heat and bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 mins.
  • Discard the bay leaves, add the butter and flour, and return to a low heat. Very gently simmer, stirring continuously with a balloon whisk, for about 6 mins until you get a smooth, thick white sauce. Make sure that you get right into the corners of the pan to stop the sauce from catching or becoming lumpy.
  • Once thickened, transfer the sauce to a large bowl and stir in the mustard powder, cayenne pepper, gruyère and egg yolks until fully combined.
  • In a spotlessly clean bowl and with a clean whisk, beat the egg whites just until peaks begin to form.
  • Carefully fold the egg whites into the cheese sauce in three stages making sure you fold, rather than stir, to keep the egg whites light and airy. Fill the prepared ramekins with the soufflé mix.
  • Top each soufflé with a slice of goat's cheese, then place on a baking tray. Bake for 20-25 mins or until springy and well risen but cooked through.
  • Leave to cool, then run a knife around the edge of each dish and remove the soufflés. If preparing in advance, place soufflés upside down (for neat presentation), on a tray. Cover tray in cling film. Chill for a few days or freeze for up to 1 month.
  • When ready to re-bake, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Place the upside-down soufflés in a shallow baking dish, top with the remaining goat's cheese slices and pour over the cream (this stops them from drying out when baked for the second time). Cook for 8-10 mins until golden. Serve immediately alongside some simply dressed salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707 calories, Fat 57 grams fat, SaturatedFat 34 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT SOUFFLES AND MESCLUN WITH RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Mixer     Egg     Leafy Green     Appetizer     Bake     Vegetarian     Blue Cheese     Walnut     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

For soufflés
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup milk
5 ounces cold Saga blue cheese, rind discarded, chopped and softened (about 1 cup)
3 large egg yolks
freshly ground black pepper to taste
5 large egg whites
Red Pepper Vinaigrette
6 cups mesclun (mixed baby greens, about 1/2 pound), rinsed and spun dry
Garnish: finely chopped red and yellow bell peppers and edible flower petals

Steps:

  • Make soufflés:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. and generously butter six 1/2-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups.
  • In a small bowl stir together walnuts and 1/2 tablespoon flour. Coat soufflé dishes or custard cups with walnut mixture, knocking out excess.
  • In a small heavy saucepan melt butter over moderately low heat and whisk in remaining 3 1/2 tablespoons flour. Cook roux, whisking constantly, 3 minutes and add milk in a stream, whisking. Bring mixture to a boil over moderate heat, whisking, and cook until thickened, about 30 seconds.
  • Remove pan from heat and transfer mixture to a bowl. Cool mixture slightly. Whisk cheese, yolks, black pepper, and salt to taste into milk mixture until cheese is melted.
  • In a bowl with an electric mixer beat whites until they just hold stiff peaks. Stir one third of whites into cheese mixture to lighten and fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
  • Divide soufflé mixture among prepared soufflé dishes or cups and put in a large baking pan just large enough to hold them. Add enough hot water to pan to reach halfway up sides of soufflés dishes or cups and bake soufflés in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 25 minutes. Remove pan from oven and let soufflé dishes or cups stand in pan 15 minutes. (Soufflés will fall.)
  • Lightly butter a baking sheet.
  • Remove soufflé dishes or cups from pan and run a knife around edge of each dish or cup, carefully lifting edge of each soufflé slightly to help release it from bottom. Invert soufflé onto hand and carefully put, top side up, onto prepared baking sheet. Soufflés may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Increase temperature to 425°F.
  • Bake soufflés in middle of oven until puffed slightly and heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Make vinaigrette while soufflés are baking.
  • In a bowl toss mesclun with vinaigrette and divide among 6 salad plates. Arrange soufflés among 6 salad plates. Arrange soufflés along side of mesclun and garnish with bell peppers and flowers.

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