Best 5 Mock Cheese Soufflé Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and dairy-free alternative to classic cheese soufflé? Look no further! Mock cheese soufflé is a delightful dish that offers a rich and flavorful experience without the use of any dairy products. Made with a combination of plant-based ingredients like tofu, nutritional yeast, and seasonings, this soufflé is a perfect option for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone with lactose intolerance. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a comforting meal, this mock cheese soufflé is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

COTTAGE CHEESE SOUFFLE



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An ideal 'fridge cleaner' recipe. Substitute cheese and bacon with whatever leftovers you have in your fridge!

Provided by Ivan

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 eggs
6 ½ tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt to taste
½ teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
2 ¼ cups cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
5 slices bacon, finely diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, and slowly whisk in whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, garlic, red pepper flakes, and nutmeg. Mix in the cottage cheese, Cheddar cheese, and bacon. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and crispy, and a toothpick inserted into the center of the souffle comes out clean, 55 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 191.7 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 896.3 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

MOCK CHEESE SOUFFLé



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Softened butter for greasing dish and spreading on bread
8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1 pound sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Butter an 8-cup soufflé dish.
  • Butter each slice of bread on one side and cut into four squares. Layer half the bread, buttered side up, in the bottom of the dish. Cover with half the grated cheese. Repeat. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the bread and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the soufflé and bake on the center rack until the top is browned and the soufflé is bubbling around the edges, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 532, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Sodium 785 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, room temperature, for greasing the souffle
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/3 cups milk, hot
4 large egg yolks (2 1/2 ounces by weight)
6 ounces sharp Cheddar
5 egg whites plus 1 tablespoon water (5 1/2 ounces by weight plus 1/2 ounce water)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Use room temperature butter to grease an 8-inch souffle mold. Add the grated Parmesan and roll around the mold to cover the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter. Allow all of the water to cook out.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Whisk this mixture into the melted butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the hot milk and turn the heat to high. Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove from the heat.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks to a creamy consistency. Temper the yolks into the milk mixture, constantly whisking. Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Whisk until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until glossy and firm. Add 1/4 of the mixture to the base. Continue to add the whites by thirds, folding very gently.
  • Pour the mixture into the souffle. Fill the souffle to 1/2-inch from the top. Place on an aluminum pie pan. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

CHEESE SOUFFLé



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I swoon at a well-made cheese soufflé, a dish that nobody seems to make anymore. When I was learning to cook, that soufflé seemed like the ultimate challenge, and never was I more proud than when I made my first successful one, puffed high and golden brown, its center still a molten sauce. They are actually quite easy. But they do require the best eggs and cheese (and I wouldn't scoff at a truffle), and attention when you beat the egg whites, because if you overbeat them they'll break apart when you fold them into the béchamel with the cheese. Instead of Gruyère alone you can also use a mix of nutty-tasting Gruyère style cheeses; for example, use a mix of Comté (French Gruyère), Beaufort or Fribourg and Gruyère, or substitute Comté for all of the Gruyère.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     main course

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

55 grams butter (3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)
35 grams Parmesan (1/3 cup), grated
20 grams minced shallot (2 tablespoons)
45 grams flour (4 tablespoons), sifted
1 1/2 cups milk
3 grams salt (1/2 teaspoon), more as needed
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
6 large egg yolks
7 large egg whites
1 gram cream of tartar (1/8 teaspoon)
100 grams Gruyère cheese (1 cup), grated
1 good-size black or white truffle, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Using 10 grams (2 teaspoons) butter, grease a 2-quart soufflé dish. Dust with 12 grams (2 tablespoons) Parmesan. Heat oven to 400 degrees with rack positioned in the lower third.
  • Make the béchamel: Place a strainer over a large bowl and set aside. Heat remaining butter over medium heat in a heavy medium-size saucepan. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened (do not brown), 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until smooth and bubbling, but not browned. It should have the texture of wet sand. Remove from heat and whisk in milk all at once. Return to heat and bring to a simmer while whisking. Continue to whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Turn heat to very low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often with a whisk and scraping bottom and edges of pan with a rubber spatula. The sauce will be quite thick and should have no taste of raw flour. Add 3 grams ( 1/2 teaspoon) salt, the white pepper and the nutmeg. While it is still hot, strain sauce into the large bowl.
  • Immediately beat egg yolks into sauce, one at a time. Adjust salt and pepper.
  • In a stand mixer or using electric beaters, begin beating egg whites on low speed. When they begin to foam, add cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Continue to beat until they form stiff but not dry peaks. Be careful not to overbeat or egg whites will fall apart when you fold them into sauce, which will make your soufflé mixture grainy.
  • Using a large rubber spatula, stir a quarter of the egg whites into sauce. Stir in Gruyère, remaining Parmesan and truffle if using. Gently fold remaining whites into mixture, working rapidly but gingerly so whites don't collapse. Carefully spoon or pour mixture into prepared soufflé dish and place dish on a baking sheet.
  • Place in oven, turning heat down to 375 degrees as soon as you close the oven door. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until soufflé has puffed above the top of the dish, and soufflé top is golden brown. Turn off oven. If desired, let sit 5 minutes (the sauce in the middle will thicken slightly, but the soufflé will remain puffed) or serve at once. The center of the soufflé should be saucy. When you serve the soufflé, spoon sauce from the middle over each fluffy serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 377 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right ingredients: For a rich and flavorful mock cheese soufflé, be sure to use high-quality ingredients. Choose a plant-based milk that is thick and creamy, such as oat milk or cashew milk. Use a good quality nutritional yeast that has a nutty and cheesy flavor. And don't forget the spices! Smoked paprika and garlic powder add a delicious smoky and savory flavor to the soufflé.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough and rubbery soufflé. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined, being careful not to overbeat.
  • Bake the soufflé in a preheated oven: This will help it to rise evenly and prevent it from collapsing.
  • Serve the soufflé immediately: Soufflés are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, when they are light and fluffy. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can bake it and then reheat it in a low oven before serving.

Conclusion:

Mock cheese soufflé is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a good source of protein and calcium. With its light and fluffy texture and cheesy flavor, mock cheese soufflé is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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