Best 9 Blue Cheese And Walnut Souffles And Mesclun With Red Pepper Vinaigrette Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where rich and savory flavors intertwine to create an extraordinary dining experience. In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for "Blue Cheese and Walnut Souffles and Mesclun with Red Pepper Vinaigrette", a dish that embodies elegance, sophistication, and a symphony of taste. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds as we delve into the world of classic French cuisine and explore the secrets behind creating this iconic dish that combines creamy blue cheese, crunchy walnuts, delicate mesclun greens, and a vibrant red pepper vinaigrette.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the ramekins, softened
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, warmed
5 large eggs, separated
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
4 1/2 ounces mild blue cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)
Pinch of cream of tartar
Fig compote and other garnishes (see below)

Steps:

  • Prepare the ramekins: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush four 8-ounce ramekins with butter. Pour the sugar into 1 ramekin and rotate it to coat the bottom and sides. Pour the excess into another ramekin and repeat to coat all the ramekins; tap out any excess. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
  • Make the bechamel: Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat. Just as the foam subsides, whisk in the flour to make a roux; cook, whisking constantly, to remove the starchy taste, 2 to 3 minutes (do not allow the roux to brown). Add the warm milk and continue whisking until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. (Trace a figure 8 in the bechamel with the whisk; if the sauce holds the shape, it's done.)
  • Flavor the bechamel: Remove the bechamel from the heat and whisk in the egg yolks one at a time. Season with salt, white pepper and the nutmeg, then whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. (Return the pot to very low heat, if necessary.) Transfer to a large bowl and refrigerate until cool.
  • Add the egg whites: Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar with a whisk or mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the cooled bechamel mixture by slowly and gently scooping from the bottom to the top of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Fold in the remaining egg whites the same way until no streaks of white remain.
  • Bake the souffles: Place the prepared ramekins on a baking sheet. Spoon the batter into the ramekins, filling each about three-fourths of the way. Use a towel to wipe the rims clean (this will help the souffles rise evenly). Bake until golden and puffed at least 1 inch over the rims, about 25 minutes. Serve immediately with fig compote and other garnishes (see below).
  • Tyler dresses up his souffles with honeycomb, chamomile flowers, microgreens and this fig topping:
  • Fig Compote: Combine 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 2 lemon slices and 2 chamomile tea bags in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring, 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags. Add 12 halved dried figs, return to a boil and cook 10 more minutes. Remove the lemon slices. Serve warm.

BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUT SOUFFLES AND MESCLUN WITH RED PEPPER VINAIGRETTE



Blue Cheese and Walnut Souffles and Mesclun with Red Pepper Vinaigrette image

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.

BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus extra for sprinkling
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup scalded milk
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch nutmeg
4 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
3 ounces good Roquefort cheese, chopped
5 extra-large egg whites, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Butter the inside of an 8-cup souffle dish (7 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 1/4 inches deep) and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the hot milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the cayenne, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until smooth and thick.
  • Off the heat, while still hot, whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the Roquefort and the 1/4 cup of Parmesan and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  • Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, on medium speed for 1 minute, then finally on high speed until they form firm, glossy peaks.
  • Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest. Pour into the souffle dish, then smooth the top. Draw a large circle on top with the spatula to help the souffle rise evenly, and place in the middle of the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees F. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek!) until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE WALNUT CHEESECAKE



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This elegant party spread is smooth and creamy and has a mild blue cheese flavor. It's popular every time I serve it. Garnished with chopped walnuts, it looks like you fussed, but it's not that tricky to prepare. -Rita Reifenstein, Evans City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 26 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
8 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2-1/4 cups sour cream, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Red grapes, sliced star fruit and assorted fresh herbs, optional
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until fluffy. Add 1 cup of sour cream until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in pepper. Pour into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set (top may crack). Let stand on a wire rack for 5 minutes; spread with remaining sour cream. Bake 5 minutes longer., Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Sprinkle with walnuts. Garnish with grapes, star fruit and herbs if desired. Serve with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BLUE CHEESE, WALNUT, AND CHICORY SALAD



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If you've been looking at endive and radicchio in the stores for years but never bought any because you thought you just wouldn't like it, I'm here to tell you, you probably do--especially in a salad like this. When chicory is combined with a sweet and tangy mustard vinaigrette, mixed with toasted, crunchy nuts, and wonderfully rich, subtly salty blue cheese, it all makes perfect sense.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 head radicchio
4 heads Belgian endive
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Stir or toss walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until very hot to the touch and toasted, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix Dijon mustard, rice vinegar, balsamic vinegar, and pepper together in a bowl for dressing. Pour in olive oil, about 1 teaspoon at a time, whisking constantly, until thick and coats the back of a spoon. Taste and adjust as necessary.
  • Cut radicchio in half; cut out the core using 2 angled cuts. Cut each half in half again and slice across into about 1-inch pieces. Slice root ends off of endive and peel off about 1/3 of the leaves, leaving them whole for presentation. Slice remaining endive into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Transfer all radicchio and endive to a bowl and toss, making sure leaves are separated and evenly distributed. Crumble in about 1/2 of the walnuts and 1/2 of the blue cheese. Pour in dressing and toss with your hands until everything is perfectly coated.
  • Place whole endive spears on a serving plate. Pile salad on top and scatter remaining walnuts and blue cheese on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 55.4 g, Fiber 18.3 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Lightened up to fewer than 100 calories per serving and packed with protein, this rich and flavorful soufflé is a great side for beef. -Sarah Vasques, Milford, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 large egg whites
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Dash ground nutmeg
Dash cayenne pepper
1 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 large egg yolks
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 2-qt. souffle dish with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine flour and seasonings. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in blue cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Remove from the heat; transfer to a large bowl., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Allow to cool slightly., In another large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into cheese mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. , Transfer to prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREEN SALAD WITH DRIED FIGS, BLUE CHEESE, WALNUTS, AND SHERRY VINAIGRETTE



Green Salad with Dried Figs, Blue Cheese, Walnuts, and Sherry Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Fig     Walnut     Sherry

Yield makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large handfuls salad greens-such as red leaf, spinach, arugula, frisée, or premixed mesclun
4 generous tablespoons chopped dried figs (we use Calmyrna and Black Mission figs, plumped in warm water and drained)
3 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts (see Toasting Nuts, p. 99)
1/2 cup Sherry Vinaigrette
4 tablespoons crumbled Valdeon (Spanish blue cheese), or your favorite blue cheese
Sherry Vinaigrette
1 medium shallot, finely minced
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fig preserves, or 1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons chopped capers
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper
(makes 3/4 cup or 4 to 6 servings)

Steps:

  • Place the salad greens, figs, walnuts, and dressing in a bowl and toss. Divide among plates and crumble the blue cheese on top of each salad.
  • Sherry Vinaigrette
  • Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, preserves, capers, and mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Taste for balance, and add a little more olive oil, if you like. Season with salt and pepper.

BLUE CHEESE WALNUT TOASTS



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These little toasts can be served by themselves as appetizers or sometimes I like to serve them as croutons on salad.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 French baguette, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices
¼ cup butter, melted
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush one side of each slice of bread with melted butter, and place butter side up on a baking sheet. Bake for 7 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the blue cheese, softened butter, salt and pepper. Spread this mixture over the tops of the toasted bread slices, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
  • Bake for 6 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the topping is melted and bubbly. Arrange on a serving tray and garnish with chopped parlsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CREAMY BLUE CHEESE DIP WITH WALNUTS



Creamy Blue Cheese Dip With Walnuts image

Blue cheese can be a polarizing ingredient, but the sweetness of toasted walnuts rounds out the sharpness of the cheese in this creamy dip. If serving this dip to friends, surround it with large pieces of cabbage, sliced celery sticks and a sleeve of saltine crackers - and make extra, because it can disappear quickly. But it's built for more than entertaining guests: Slather it on a potato bun in a chicken cutlet sandwich, or use it to dress up a BLT.

Provided by Sue Li

Categories     condiments, dips and spreads, finger foods, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 2 1/2 cups (6 to 8 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup raw walnut pieces
8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup thinly sliced chives, plus more for garnish
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
Kosher salt and black pepper
Celery sticks, for serving
Red cabbage, cut into wedges, for serving
Saltine crackers, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
  • In a medium bowl, combine blue cheese, buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, shallot, lemon juice and paprika. Stir to blend, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving, stir in chopped walnuts and top with more chives. Enjoy with celery, cabbage and saltine crackers.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a high-quality blue cheese and walnuts.
  • Be sure to whisk the egg whites until they are stiff peaks.
  • Fold the egg whites into the blue cheese mixture gently, using a spatula.
  • Do not overmix the batter, or the soufflés will not rise properly.
  • Bake the soufflés immediately after they are mixed.
  • Serve the soufflés immediately, while they are still hot and fluffy.
  • For the mesclun salad, use a variety of fresh, tender greens.
  • The red pepper vinaigrette is a simple but flavorful dressing that complements the salad perfectly.
  • Be sure to taste the vinaigrette and adjust the seasonings to your liking.

Conclusion:

This menu of blue cheese and walnut soufflés and mesclun with red pepper vinaigrette is a delicious and elegant meal that is perfect for a special occasion. The soufflés are light and fluffy, with a rich, cheesy flavor. The salad is fresh and flavorful, and the vinaigrette adds a touch of tang and spice. This meal is sure to impress your guests.

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