From the delicious aromas that fill the air as a cheese soufflé bakes in the oven to the fluffy, golden peaks that emerge from its dish, this classic dish is sure to delight and impress. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to perfect your technique, or a novice just starting, mastering the art of the three cheese soufflé is an endeavor worth embarking upon. With patience, careful attention to detail, and the guidance of this comprehensive article, you'll be well on your way to creating a cheese soufflé that will have all your guests coming back for more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375. Butter the bottom and sides of a 2-quart souffle dish up to the top edge. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan and the cornmeal. Place in the freezer while you prepare the souffle.
- Make the roux: Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat and add the garlic. Stir in the flour, nutmeg and 2 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring, until the flour is cooked but not browned, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the milk and simmer, whisking constantly, until the mixture is as thick as pudding, about 5 minutes. Stir in the comte, emmentaler and 3/4 cup parmesan until melted, then remove from the heat. Stir in the 4 egg yolks one at a time. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir to cool slightly.
- Beat the 6 egg whites and lemon juice in a large bowl with a mixer until soft peaks form. Fold a quarter of the whites into the cheese base, then fold in the remaining whites.
- Place the prepared souffle dish on a baking sheet, pour in the batter and smooth the top. Run your finger around the inside lip of the dish to push the batter away from the edge and create a ridge. Scatter the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan on top. Transfer to the oven and immediately reduce the temperature to 325. Bake until golden and puffed about 2 inches above the lip of the dish, about 35 minutes. Serve immediately with baguette slices and pate and/or apple butter, if desired.
THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLES
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
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
CHEESE SOUFFLé IN 4 EASY STEPS
Didn't think you could manage a soufflé? Try this simple step-by-step recipe and conquer a classic
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Starter, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preparing the soufflé dish: Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 and place a baking sheet on the middle shelf. Butter a 15cm soufflé dish generously, then sprinkle in the breadcrumbs and rotate the dish to ensure the butter is evenly coated. Tip out any excess breadcrumbs.
- Making a thick white sauce: In a pan, melt the butter over a medium heat; stir in the flour and mustard. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Take off the heat and gradually stir in the milk, mixing it in thoroughly before adding more. Return to the heat and stir continuously until very thick (around 10 mins). Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Crack the eggs, placing the whites into a clean bowl and stirring the yolks into the sauce. Stir in cheddar and season well.
- Adding the egg whites: Use a clean whisk to beat the egg whites until peaks form that just hold their shape (electric is best as it will make the job much quicker). Then take a metal spoon and gently stir the whipped whites into the white sauce in a figure of eight.
- Top-hatting: Spoon the mixture into the dish. Run a cutlery knife around the edge to create a 'top hat' effect; this ensures the soufflé rises above the rim and doesn't stick. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 mins until the top is golden and risen and has a slight wobble. Serve immediately.
- EQUIPMENT: 15cm soufflé dish, saucepan, 2 large mixing bowls, wooden spoon, spatula, baking sheet, large metal spoon, measuring jug, grater, electric whisk, cutlery knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.02 milligram of sodium
EASY CHEESE SOUFFLES
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
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 POTATO SOUFFLE
Everyday mashed potatoes become appealingly elegant in Kathy Kittell's extra-cheesy souffle. "This casserole bakes up fluffy and golden-and makes a perfect company side dish," she confides from her Lenexa, Kansas kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, milk, cheeses, onions, salt and pepper. Beat egg yolks; stir into potato mixture. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into potato mixture. , Transfer to a 2-qt. souffle dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 442mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLéS
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
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
THREE CHEESE SOUFFLé OMELETTE
Steps:
- Place a 7-or-8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Set the oven rack to the center position and heat the broiler to high.
- Place the yolks into a medium bowl and the whites into a large metal or glass bowl. Add the salt to the whites and, using a metal whisk or hand mixer, whip up until foamy and they hold medium peaks. Set aside. Lightly whisk the egg yolks until slightly foamy. Using a metal spoon or large whisk, gently fold the yolks into the whites just until combined.
- Melt the butter in the pan and gently pour in the eggs. Allow the omelette to cook for 1 minute. Gently sprinkle with all the cheese and transfer to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
- Gently fold the omelette in half and transfer to a plate. Scatter with the herbs, season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
THREE CHEESE SOUFFLES
I got this recipe out of a TOH magazine years ago, I've never had any problems with it. But according to the person that submitted it J. Ference she never had a problem either! All cooking times are approximate.
Provided by bmxmama
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
- Stir in flour; cook for 1 minute until bubbly.
- Gradually add milk, mustard, salt and hot pepper sauce; cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
- Add cheeses; stir until melted.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add 1/3 cup cheese mixture and mix well.
- Return all to the saucepan; return to the heat and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Cool completely, about 30-40 minutes.
- In another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Add cream of tartar; continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold into the cheese mixture.
- Pour into ungreased 1 cup souffle dishes or custard cups.
- Place in a shallow pan.
- Pour warm water into larger pan to a depth of 1 inches Bake uncovered at 325 for 40-45 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
- *NOTE* Souffles can be made ahead and frozen. Cover each dish or cup with foil and freeze. To bake, remove foil and place unthawed souffles in a shallow pan; add warm water to a depth of 1 inches Bake at 325 for 60-65 minutes or until tops are golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 223.7, Sodium 392, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.7, Protein 17.5
EASY THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLé
Find out how easy soufflé can be with our Easy Three-Cheese Soufflé. This Easy Three-Cheese Soufflé is made with Parmesan, cream and cheddar cheeses.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350ºF.
- Spray 1-1/2-qt. soufflé dish with cooking spray; coat evenly with 1 Tbsp. Parmesan.
- Blend egg yolks, milk, cream cheese, cheddar and remaining Parmesan in blender on high speed 30 sec. or until smooth. Pour into large bowl.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in separate bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into cheese mixture; pour into prepared soufflé dish. With tip of spoon, make slight indentation or "track" around top of soufflé 1 inch from edge to form "top hat."
- Bake 35 min. or until top is puffed and golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 255 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g
DOUBLE-BAKED THREE-CHEESE SOUFFLéS
Unlike a classic fragile soufflé, these individual soufflés are designed to fall and then puff brilliantly back to life with their second baking. This means that they can be made in advance, even the day before. MAKE AHEAD: The unmolded baked soufflés can be refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature before proceeding. Wine: A rich, mouth-filling white such as the 1998 E. Guigal Condrieu matches that of these light and creamy soufflés. Or try a silky-textured red Burgundy, such as the 1997 Morey St-Denis Domaine Dujac.
Provided by NcMysteryShopper
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°. Butter and flour twelve 1/3-cup ramekins. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk and 1 cup of the heavy cream until smooth; bring to a boil, whisking constantly, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, whisking, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the goat cheese. Scrape the sauce into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- Beat the egg yolks into the sauce. Stir in the Roquefort and 1/2 cup of the Gruyère. Season with salt and white pepper.
- In a large stainless steel bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until almost firm. Using a large rubber spatula, fold one-third of the beaten whites into the cheese sauce, then fold in the remaining egg whites just until blended. Gently spoon the soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them three-fourths full. Set the ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet. Run your thumb around the rim of each ramekin to clean the inside.
- Bake the soufflés for 25 minutes, or until well risen and golden but not quite set in the center. Let cool, then invert the soufflés onto a large heatproof platter or into individual gratin dishes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°. Pour 2 tablespoons of the remaining heavy cream over each soufflé and sprinkle them with the remaining 1 cup of Gruyère. Bake the soufflés for 8 to 10 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. If baking the soufflés on a platter, use a flat spatula to transfer them with their cream to plates, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1, Fat 35.4, SaturatedFat 21.1, Cholesterol 282.3, Sodium 252.2, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.6, Protein 13.7
Tips:
- Choose the right cheese. A good soufflé starts with a good cheese. For a classic cheese soufflé, use a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan. You can also use other cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or fontina. Just make sure to use a cheese that melts well.
- Don't overbeat the egg whites. Overbeaten egg whites will make your soufflé tough. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry. You should be able to form soft peaks with the egg whites.
- Cook the soufflé immediately. A soufflé is a delicate dish that needs to be cooked immediately. Don't let it sit around before baking it.
- Don't open the oven door while the soufflé is baking. Opening the oven door will cause the soufflé to fall. Resist the temptation to peek!
- Serve the soufflé immediately. A soufflé is best served as soon as it comes out of the oven. It will start to fall after a few minutes, so don't wait to dig in.
Conclusion:
A cheese soufflé is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It's relatively easy to make, but it does require a little bit of care and attention. By following these tips, you can make a perfect cheese soufflé that will wow your guests.
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