Cheese and Bread Soufflé

Serves 6
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 35 min
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Soufflé roughly translates to “full of air,” with egg whites giving soufflés their signature puffiness. Cheesy and fluffy, this cheese and bread version certainly won’t leave you feeling deflated.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) milk (1%)
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded medium or old Cheddar cheese
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) dry mustard
  • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
  • ⅛ tsp (0.5 mL) pepper
  • 6 egg whites
  • 1 ½ cup (375 mL) fresh white bread cubes

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Step 2

    Melt butter in saucepan. Whisk in flour; cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Whisk in milk all at once; cook and stir until thickened.

  • Step 3

    Remove from heat. Whisk in egg yolks, two at a time. Stir in cheese. Add mustard, salt and pepper; mix well. Transfer mixture to large bowl and set aside.

  • Step 4

    Beat egg whites in medium bowl with electric mixer until stiff but not dry. Gently fold whites into cheese mixture. Stir in bread cubes. Pour into ungreased 8-cup (2 L) soufflé dish.

  • Step 5

    Bake in preheated 375°F (190°C) oven until soufflé has risen and is golden brown, about 30-35 minutes. Serve immediately.

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For a high-rising and tender soufflé, place a pan of hot water in the oven next to the soufflé.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories257
Fat18 g
Saturated Fat9 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate11 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars3 g
Protein13 g
Sodium395 mg