Savory Cheese Soufflé Food

CHEESE SOUFFLE - SAVOURY

Steps:

• Put breadcrumbs in bowl, pour over milk and leave 10 minutes to soak.
• Add 75gm cheese, mustard, paprika and mix well.
• Beat egg yolks and add to mixture, beating well.
• Whisk egg whites until stiff and fold into cheese and breadcrumbs. Do not beat. There should be distinct streaks of white in the mixture.
• Pour into a well buttered baking dish (2/3 full).
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and butter, cut into flakes.
• Bake 200C for 30 - 35 minutes or until well risen and brown on top.

CHEESE SOUFFLé IN 4 EASY STEPS

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.

THREE-CHEESE SAVORY SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Pre-heat your oven to 350°F.
• Using an electric blender, blend together the eggs, sour cream and milk for 30 seconds. Blend in the black pepper, dry mustard, nutmeg and Tabasco.
• Brush the butter all over the inside of the soufflé dish. Layer the cheese in the soufflé dish, then pour the egg mixture gently over the top. Leaving 1-inch of space at the top to prevent spillage as you carry it to the oven.
• Place the soufflé dish in the oven, then carefully pour the remaining egg mixture to fill to the tippy top of the dish.
• Bake for 55 to 60 minutes-the soufflé will be golden brown, puffy like a balloon, and will have risen up to three inches above the ramekin.