Best 9 Chef Johns Asparagus Souffle Recipes

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Are you searching for a delectable and impressive dish to serve at your next gathering or special occasion? Look no further than Chef John's asparagus souffle. This classic French dish combines the delicate flavors of asparagus and cheese, resulting in a light and airy culinary masterpiece. With its vibrant green hue and fluffy texture, Chef John's asparagus souffle is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating this exceptional dish.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE



Chef John's Asparagus Souffle image

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, separated
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  • Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  • Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SPINACH SOUFFLE



Spinach Souffle image

Nothing to worry about here, folks: This souffle is the opposite of fussy. Right out of the oven it's gloriously light and airy like a souffle should be, but as it deflates it becomes rich and decadent -- meaning that even if your souffle collapses, it's still going to be amazing.

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Two 10-ounce packages chopped frozen spinach, thawed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 large eggs, separated
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
1 cup grated Pecorino-Romano
Nonstick cooking spray or additional softened butter, for the souffle dish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the spinach in a colander to drain, pressing out as much excess liquid as you can.
  • Make the bechamel sauce: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the flour and stir until it becomes a thick paste. Add the milk 1/2 cup at a time, whisking well after each addition, until you have a smooth sauce. Remove from the heat and whisk in the salt, nutmeg and pepper. Taste for seasoning. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • Beat the egg whites until just frothy with an electric mixer. Add the cream of tartar and beat on high speed until it forms firm peaks. Set aside.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a large bowl until they are pale yellow, then add the warm bechamel sauce a bit at a time. Switch to a large rubber spatula; gently mix in the spinach, Parmesan and 1/2 cup Romano. Fold in a third of the egg whites to lighten, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until thoroughly combined but still light and fluffy.
  • Lightly grease a 2-quart souffle dish with cooking spray or softened butter, then add the remaining 1/2 cup Romano and rotate the dish to coat the bottom and sides with the cheese. Pour in the souffle batter, then bake until puffy and golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

LEMON SOUFFLé



Lemon Soufflé image

This soufflé, adapted from Mark Bittman's famous tome, "How to Cook Everything," is rich, fluffy and very easy. You can also make orange or Grand Marnier variations. If you want to make individual soufflés, use a little more butter and grease four 1 1/2- to 2-cup ramekins.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, custards and puddings, dessert

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

About 1 teaspoon unsalted butter for the dish
1 cup sugar, plus some for the dish
6 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon minced or grated lemon or orange zest
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice or Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Butter a 2-quart soufflé or other deep baking dish. Sprinkle the dish with sugar, invert it, and tap to remove excess sugar. Set aside and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar until light and very thick; the mixture will fall in a ribbon from the ends of the beaters when it is ready. Beat in the flavorings and set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites with the salt until they hold soft peaks; continue to beat, gradually adding the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, until they are very stiff but still glossy. Stir a good spoonful of them thoroughly into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whites, using a rubber spatula or your hand. Transfer to the prepared soufflé dish(es) and bake until the center is nearly set, 25 to 35 minutes (15 to 25 minutes for individual soufflés). Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 111 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE



Chef John's Asparagus Souffle image

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, separated
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  • Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  • Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE



Chef John's Asparagus Souffle image

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, separated
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  • Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  • Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE



Chef John's Asparagus Souffle image

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, separated
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  • Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  • Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE



Chef John's Asparagus Souffle image

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, separated
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  • Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  • Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE



Chef John's Asparagus Souffle image

Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish Casseroles

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ clove garlic, minced
4 eggs, separated
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  • Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  • Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  • Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  • Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  • Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

BAR-B-QUED MOOSE



Bar-B-Qued Moose image

Yup. I went ahuntin' and got me a Moose. Then this fellar down at the fillin' station gives me this recipe. Hoppin' yea like it!

Provided by Happy Harry 2

Categories     Moose

Time P9DT15m

Yield 10-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 moose (antlers removed)
8 gallons ketchup
5 1/2 gallons bob's moose marinade
3 tablespoons dry mustard
1 bay leaf
salt, if yea want
pepper, if yea want
3 six-packs beer

Steps:

  • FIVE EASY STEPS:.
  • Make sure moose is dead.
  • Put moose on skewer or ina a very, very, very large skillet.
  • Cook over medium-high heat until done, about 9 days, basting occasionally with all the other stuff mixed together -- 'cept the beer.
  • Drink the beer.
  • Serve the moose with Potatoes Anna and a asparagus souffle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2952.4, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 33725.8, Carbohydrate 760.5, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 689.6, Protein 53.5

Tips:

  • Choose thick asparagus spears for a better souffle texture.
  • Make sure the butter is cold and cubed before adding it to the flour mixture.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk to prevent lumps.
  • Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form for a light and fluffy souffle.
  • Fold the egg whites into the asparagus mixture gently to avoid deflating the souffle.
  • Bake the souffle immediately after assembling to ensure it rises properly.
  • Serve the souffle immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Chef John's asparagus souffle is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its creamy asparagus filling and light and fluffy texture, this souffle is sure to impress your guests. The tips provided in this article will help you make the perfect souffle every time. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give Chef John's asparagus souffle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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