Three-Cheese Souffle
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 659
- Total Fat
- 45
- Saturated Fat
- 26
- Carbohydrates
- 24
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 6
- Protein
- 38
- Cholesterol
- 265
- Sodium
- 1074
- Total: 1 hr 5 min
- Prep: 25 min
- Cook: 40 min
Ingredients
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
1 1/4 cups finely grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cornmeal
3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt
2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups finely grated comte or gruyere cheese
1 cup finely grated emmentaler or appenzeller cheese
4 large eggs, separated, plus 2 egg whites
3/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Sliced baguette, for serving
Pate and/or apple butter, for serving (optional)
Directions
- 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.