A cheesy large-format souffle is just right for an impressive Easter brunch. Serve with Oven Browns on the side.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until pale gold, about 2 minutes. Add leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and bright green, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; let cool. (Leeks can be made 1 day ahead and refrigerated.)
- Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Cut strips of parchment 4 inches wide and long enough to form a collar around inside of dish. Butter 1 side of parchment, and press unbuttered side against inside of dish. (Ends should overlap, and parchment should extend 2 inches above top of dish.) Place 1/2 cup Parmesan in dish, and coat sides well. Pour out and discard excess cheese.
- Melt 1 stick butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until well combined and thoroughly heated. Remove pan from heat, and gradually add milk, whisking constantly until batter is very smooth before adding more milk. Add 1 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper. Return pan to medium heat, and whisk until souffle base is smooth, shiny, and thickened, about 12 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Transfer souffle base to a bowl, and beat in egg yolks, 1 at a time, with a mixer on medium speed, increasing speed to high for 10 seconds after each addition to thoroughly incorporate. After last yolk is added, beat 20 seconds on high speed, then scrape down side of bowl. Add Gruyere, the remaining Parmesan, the leeks, and herbs, and beat until well combined.
- Beat egg whites with 1/2 teaspoon salt until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into souffle base, one third at a time, folding gently but thoroughly (a few streaks of whites are fine). Spoon souffle mixture into dish, and bake until puffed and golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Thabiso Nyatse
[email protected]This casserole was a great way to use up some leftover cheese and leeks. It was easy to make and it tasted great.
Murtaza
[email protected]I thought this casserole was pretty good. It was a bit too cheesy for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
Marco Smith
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of casseroles, but this one was really good! The cheese and leeks were a great combination.
charles lloyd
[email protected]This is the best cheese leek and herb souffle casserole recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect. I highly recommend it.
prince sakil
[email protected]I made this casserole for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor.
Ashleigh Yellowhair
[email protected]I found this casserole to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Eazi Fundz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The cheese and herbs helped to offset the strong flavor of the leeks.
Bdsak Das
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family and they all loved it! The cheese and leeks were especially good.
Michael Amaya
[email protected]I thought this casserole was good, but not great. I found it to be a bit too heavy and cheesy for my taste.
Sanam Sha
[email protected]This was the perfect dish to serve for a brunch. It was light and fluffy, and the flavors were amazing.
Irwell
[email protected]I've made this casserole several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Yousef gamal
[email protected]This souffle casserole was absolutely delicious! The cheese and leeks were a perfect combination, and the herbs added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Faheem Uddin
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Alyson Cook
[email protected]This cheese leek and herb souffle casserole is one of my favorite recipes! It's so easy to make and always comes out perfect. The leeks and herbs add such a nice flavor to the casserole.