Best 10 Cheddar Souffle Recipes

SPINACH AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter the inside of a 6 to 8-cup souffle dish (6 1/2 to 7 1/2 inches in diameter by 3 1/2 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, the nutmeg, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 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 Cheddar, 1/4 cup of Parmesan and the spinach 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 one quarter 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.

KENTUCKY DERBY CREAMY CHEDDAR GRITS SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a 2 quart souffle dish well and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese around the sides and bottom of the dish.
• Cook the grits in the milk with the salt until done. Add the pepper, cayenne, butter, cheese, and egg yolks to the grits. Stir well and let cool.
• Whip the egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the grits mixture. Pour into the prepared souffle dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

CHEDDAR, BACON, AND SCALLION SOUFFLé

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan cook the scallion in the butter and the reserved bacon fat over moderately low heat, stirring, until the scallion is softened, stir in the flour, and cook the roux stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the milk in a stream, whisking, and boil the mixture, whisking, for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the cayenne, the Cheddar, and salt and pepper to taste, whisking until the cheese is melted. Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition, and whisk in the bacon. In a bowl with an electric mixer beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they hold stiff peaks, whisk about one fourth of them into the cheese mixture, and fold in the remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Pour the mixture into a buttered 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish and bake the soufflé in the middle of a preheated 375°F. oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until it is puffed and golden. Serve the soufflé immediately.

BACON-CHEDDAR-JALAPENO SOUFFLE PANCAKE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour to make a roux and cook until golden brown, 60 to 90 seconds. Slowly stir in the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then stir in the Cheddar. Let cool to room temperature, then stir in the yolks and sour cream; set aside.
• Meanwhile, whip the egg whites in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment on medium speed until frothy. Add the cream of tartar and continue to beat on medium-high speed until the whites hold stiff glossy peaks, 4 to 5 minutes.
• With a rubber spatula, fold one-third of the whipped whites into the yolk mixture and continue to mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the salt, baking powder and baking soda. Fold in the remaining whipped whites and mix until homogenous. Fold in the bacon and jalapeno
• Heat a griddle or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spray the griddle with nonstick spray. Spoon 1/4 cup of the batter for each pancake onto the griddle in a small circle; the batter should be thick and not run when you spoon it onto the pan. Cook until the pancakes are bubbly on top and brown on the bottom, 60 to 90 seconds. Flip the pancakes and cook until brown on the second side, about 1 minute more. Repeat with the remaining batter, lowering the heat to medium if the pancakes are browning to quickly.
• Serve immediately, as the pancakes will begin to deflate. Garnish with a dollop of creme fraiche and a sprinkle of bacon and chives.

CHEDDAR-CRAB SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Thaw crabmeat, save juices. Blend with cheese. Set aside.
• Saute green onions in butter until soft but not browned.
• Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add half-and-half. Cook, stirring, over moderate heat until mixture thickens. Add cayenne and juices.
• Stir in the egg yolks. Blend in crabmeat and cheese.
• Whip egg whites until frothy. Add cream of tartar and continue whipping until whites form stiff peaks.
• Fold a portion of the whites into the sauce to lighten it. Foild entire amount of whites into the sauce carefully.
• Pour into a buttered 2-quart souffle dish. Bake at 375 degrees fro 45 minute.
• Good served with marinated broccoli salad, hot rolls or french bread.

PARSNIP AND CHEDDAR SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Combine parsnips, water, salt and bay leaf in medium saucepan. Cover and simmer until parsnips are very tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid; discard bay leaf. Puree parsnips in processor until smooth. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; let stand at room temperature.)
• Butter 8-cup soufflè dish; dust with flour. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 cup flour and stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in 1 cup cooking liquid. Boil until smooth and thick, whisking frequently, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, sage and parsnip puree. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in yolks.
• Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Gently fold into parsnip mixture in 3 additions. Transfer to prepared dish. Bake until soufflè is puffed and top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine milk, tapioca and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolks; add to tapioca mixture. In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into tapioca mixture. Pour into a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Place the dish in a large pan of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

CHEDDAR RICE SOUFFLE (LEFTOVER RICE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix the butter, cheese and milk.
• Add the cooked rice, salt, and mustard.
• Beat eggs slightly and add to the mixture.
• Stir and pour into a greased, shallow, 9 inch X 9 inch or 7 inch X 11 inch casserole dish.
• Sprinkle top lightly with paprika, if desired.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned on top.

CHEDDAR SANDWICH SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Separate eggs and beat yolks lightly. Add salt, mustard, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and beat until thick and pale color. Stir in Cheddar cheese. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into cheese mixture.
• Arrange bread slices on baking sheet and toast one side in broiler. Remove from broiler, turn bread slices, and butter untoasted side. Arrange bread slices close together on baking sheet. Spoon the egg-cheese mixture evenly over bread slices.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes in 350 degrees, or until puffed and golden. Serve immediately.

MICROWAVE SPINACH CHEDDAR SOUFFLE

Steps:

• In a large microwave-safe bowl, mix spinach, soup, mayo and eggs, and one cup of the cheese,cover loosely with wax paper and microwave on high power for 7 minutes (more if your oven is lower wattage). Remove from the oven and stir, mixing cooked edges into the center of the bowl. Smooth the top and scatter the second cup of cheese on top, cover looseley with wax paper and microwave an additional 7 minutes or until eggs are set and the mixture is cooked through. Let cool slightly and serve hot. Reheats well in the microwave in individual portions dished onto microwave-safe plates.