Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that combines the delicate flavors of asparagus and cheese in a light and fluffy soufflé. This low-fat version offers a guilt-free indulgence, allowing you to savor every bite without compromising on taste. With variations ranging from a classic cheese soufflé to a more adventurous asparagus and goat cheese combination, this versatile dish promises a delightful experience for every palate. Whether you're hosting a special brunch, seeking a unique appetizer, or simply craving a comforting meal, these soufflé recipes will guide you through the process of creating an unforgettable dish that is both visually appealing and undeniably delicious. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of folding egg whites, each recipe provides detailed instructions to ensure your soufflé rises perfectly and captivates your senses. So, embark on this culinary journey, discover your favorite soufflé variation, and elevate your next meal into an extraordinary culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, cheese, mayonnaise and onion. In a small bowl, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Fold into asparagus mixture. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-cup baking dish. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 35g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
HEALTHY ROASTED ASPARAGUS
Kelley Casey of Fairfax, Virginia highlights the garden-fresh taste of asparagus with a mild lemon dressing and Parmesan cheese in this delicious side dish. Try it with pork or chicken for a lighter meal.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the asparagus in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar and mustard. Pour over asparagus. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 12-18 minutes or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CLASSIC CHEESE SOUFFLè
Enjoy a tasty cheese and egg classic with all the Betty Crocker tips to make your baking a success!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Butter 1-quart soufflé dish or casserole. Make a 4-inch band of triple-thickness aluminum foil 2 inches longer than circumference of dish. Butter one side. Secure foil band, buttered side in, around top edge of dish.
- Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and red pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and bubbly; remove from heat. Stir in milk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in cheese until melted; remove from heat.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff but not dry; set aside. Beat egg yolks in small bowl on high speed about 3 minutes or until very thick and lemon colored; stir into cheese mixture. Stir about 1/4 of the egg whites into cheese mixture. Fold cheese mixture into remaining egg whites. Carefully pour into soufflé dish.
- Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean. Carefully remove foil band and quickly divide soufflé into sections with 2 forks. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 620 mg
ASPARAGUS AND CHEESE SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, squash, and asparagus and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the pepper strips and scallions. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir in the cheeses and the cooled vegetables.
- Spray the loaf pan with vegetable oil spray, line the bottom with a piece of parchment paper, and spray again.
- Pour the egg mixture into the prepared pan, and top with another piece of vegetable oil sprayed parchment paper. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and place on the center oven rack. Pour enough hot water into the baking dish to reach halfway up the loaf pan. Bake until the center is firm and a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Remove the souffle from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Run a butter knife around the edges of the pan to release the souffle. Turn the souffle out onto a cutting board and remove the parchment paper. Cut the souffle into 8 slices and serve hot or at room temperature.
CHEF JOHN'S ASPARAGUS SOUFFLE
Contrary to popular belief, souffles are not very difficult, as long as you respect the laws of physics. I hope you give this recipe a try, and also experiment with other vegetables. Broccoli, artichokes, leeks, spinach, or any other edible plant you can puree should work with the same basic procedure.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
- Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
- Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
- Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
- Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 198.6 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
NO BRAINER CHEESE AND EGG SOUFFLE
Adapted from Wyatt House Country Inn North Conway, New Hampshire, this is easy! They serve this for breakfast!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix eggs, milk, garlic salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Spray 3 ramekins with non-stick cooking spray and fill 1/2 full with cheese. Pour egg mixture into ramekins and fill to top. Place ramekins on cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes until high and fluffy. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 375.8, Sodium 155.3, Carbohydrate 2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 13.4
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
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS CHEESE SOUFFLES
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Egg Bake Asparagus Spring Pastry Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously butter two 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Divide asparagus pieces between prepared dishes. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan. Drizzle 3/4 teaspoon butter over asparagus in each dish. Reserve remaining butter in pan. Bake asparagus until just tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Maintain oven temperature. Meanwhile, add flour and mustard to remaining butter in pan and whisk until smooth paste forms. Set over medium heat and whisk 1 minute. Whisk milk and yolks to blend in small bowl; whisk into flour mixture. Cook until sauce thickens, whisking constantly, about 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add grated cheese, salt and pepper and stir until cheese melts.
- Beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into warm cheese mixture in pan. Spoon all of soufflé batter over asparagus in dishes.
- Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, about 14 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use low-fat or nonfat cheese to reduce the fat content of the soufflé.
- Use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch to help the soufflé rise and prevent it from becoming too dense.
- Make sure the egg whites are stiff before folding them into the soufflé mixture. This will help the soufflé rise higher and give it a light and airy texture.
- Do not overmix the soufflé mixture. Overmixing can cause the soufflé to deflate.
- Bake the soufflé immediately after assembling it. This will help it rise properly.
- Serve the soufflé immediately. It will start to deflate after it is removed from the oven.
Conclusion:
This low-fat cheese and asparagus soufflé is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a classic French dish. It is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can be easily customized to suit your own taste preferences. With its delicate flavor and light and airy texture, this soufflé is sure to impress your guests.
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