Best 11 Mexican Cheese Souffle Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of Mexican cheese souffle, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, cheesy, and airy texture. This savory creation combines the flavors of classic Mexican cuisine with the elegance of a souffle, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and impressive. This article presents a collection of carefully curated Mexican cheese souffle recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dish. From traditional recipes that stay true to Mexican roots to innovative interpretations that incorporate modern ingredients, there's a recipe here to suit every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Doesn't it feel great to eliminate a step in a classic recipe and have the new one turn out better? I was actually working on something I was going to call 'cheesecake souffle,' and since I was adding cream cheese to the base, I decided to skip the classic white sauce, and simply smear everything together.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 32m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons white sugar, or as needed
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Brush butter on the bottom and up the sides of two 5 1/2-ounce ramekins. Scoop in some sugar; rotate ramekins to coat while pouring most of the sugar back into its container. Place ramekins on a shallow baking pan.
  • Separate eggs between 2 bowls. Add sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cream cheese, and Cheddar cheese to the yolks. Mix the souffle base with a spatula until sugar and flour disappear.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the room-temperature egg whites. Beat with a whisk until soft peaks form; peaks should hold their shape but not be stiff or dry. Stir and fold 1/2 of the egg whites into the souffle base until combined. Gently fold the rest of the egg whites into the batter.
  • Fill ramekins up to the lip with the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 267.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 721.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g

MEXICAN CHEESE SOUFFLE



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This is always a hit. Serve with spicy sausage (chorizo sausages are good), fruit, warm tortillas. Great for brunch!

Provided by gale vineyard

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 7

20 oz canned green chiles (this equals 5, 4-ounce cans)
1 lb sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
1 lb monterey jack cheese, sliced
4 large eggs, separated
3 Tbsp flour
13 oz evaporated milk (1 can)
dash(es) salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Wash, flatten and remove seeds from chiles (if any). Place half the chilies in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole.
  • 2. Cover chilies with Cheddar cheese slices. Add remaining half of chilies ad cover with Monterey Jack slices.
  • 3. Beat egg yolks, flour and milk. Add salt and pepper.
  • 4. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into egg yolk mixture.
  • 5. Pour over chilies and cheese layers.
  • 6. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until top is brown.

CLASSIC CHEESE SOUFFLè



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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

1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash of ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 cup milk
1 cup Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
3 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

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

CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 1h

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Butter, room temperature, for greasing the souffle
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/3 cups milk, hot
4 large egg yolks (2 1/2 ounces by weight)
6 ounces sharp Cheddar
5 egg whites plus 1 tablespoon water (5 1/2 ounces by weight plus 1/2 ounce water)
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Use room temperature butter to grease an 8-inch souffle mold. Add the grated Parmesan and roll around the mold to cover the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the butter. Allow all of the water to cook out.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Whisk this mixture into the melted butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk in the hot milk and turn the heat to high. Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove from the heat.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks to a creamy consistency. Temper the yolks into the milk mixture, constantly whisking. Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Whisk until incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until glossy and firm. Add 1/4 of the mixture to the base. Continue to add the whites by thirds, folding very gently.
  • Pour the mixture into the souffle. Fill the souffle to 1/2-inch from the top. Place on an aluminum pie pan. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

CHEESE SOUFFLé



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I swoon at a well-made cheese soufflé, a dish that nobody seems to make anymore. When I was learning to cook, that soufflé seemed like the ultimate challenge, and never was I more proud than when I made my first successful one, puffed high and golden brown, its center still a molten sauce. They are actually quite easy. But they do require the best eggs and cheese (and I wouldn't scoff at a truffle), and attention when you beat the egg whites, because if you overbeat them they'll break apart when you fold them into the béchamel with the cheese. Instead of Gruyère alone you can also use a mix of nutty-tasting Gruyère style cheeses; for example, use a mix of Comté (French Gruyère), Beaufort or Fribourg and Gruyère, or substitute Comté for all of the Gruyère.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     main course

Time 1h40m

Yield 5 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

55 grams butter (3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)
35 grams Parmesan (1/3 cup), grated
20 grams minced shallot (2 tablespoons)
45 grams flour (4 tablespoons), sifted
1 1/2 cups milk
3 grams salt (1/2 teaspoon), more as needed
Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
6 large egg yolks
7 large egg whites
1 gram cream of tartar (1/8 teaspoon)
100 grams Gruyère cheese (1 cup), grated
1 good-size black or white truffle, grated (optional)

Steps:

  • Using 10 grams (2 teaspoons) butter, grease a 2-quart soufflé dish. Dust with 12 grams (2 tablespoons) Parmesan. Heat oven to 400 degrees with rack positioned in the lower third.
  • Make the béchamel: Place a strainer over a large bowl and set aside. Heat remaining butter over medium heat in a heavy medium-size saucepan. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened (do not brown), 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes, until smooth and bubbling, but not browned. It should have the texture of wet sand. Remove from heat and whisk in milk all at once. Return to heat and bring to a simmer while whisking. Continue to whisk until mixture begins to thicken. Turn heat to very low and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often with a whisk and scraping bottom and edges of pan with a rubber spatula. The sauce will be quite thick and should have no taste of raw flour. Add 3 grams ( 1/2 teaspoon) salt, the white pepper and the nutmeg. While it is still hot, strain sauce into the large bowl.
  • Immediately beat egg yolks into sauce, one at a time. Adjust salt and pepper.
  • In a stand mixer or using electric beaters, begin beating egg whites on low speed. When they begin to foam, add cream of tartar and a pinch of salt. Continue to beat until they form stiff but not dry peaks. Be careful not to overbeat or egg whites will fall apart when you fold them into sauce, which will make your soufflé mixture grainy.
  • Using a large rubber spatula, stir a quarter of the egg whites into sauce. Stir in Gruyère, remaining Parmesan and truffle if using. Gently fold remaining whites into mixture, working rapidly but gingerly so whites don't collapse. Carefully spoon or pour mixture into prepared soufflé dish and place dish on a baking sheet.
  • Place in oven, turning heat down to 375 degrees as soon as you close the oven door. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, until soufflé has puffed above the top of the dish, and soufflé top is golden brown. Turn off oven. If desired, let sit 5 minutes (the sauce in the middle will thicken slightly, but the soufflé will remain puffed) or serve at once. The center of the soufflé should be saucy. When you serve the soufflé, spoon sauce from the middle over each fluffy serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 311, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 377 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

JALAPENO SOUFFLE



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This tasty treat is quick and easy to make. Jalapeno peppers are baked into a cheese blend. Sausage or ham may be added to the mixture. It can be made ahead of time and frozen.

Provided by Bryan Armbruster

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 eggs
2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese
16 ounces pickled jalapeno slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Whip the eggs in a small bowl and pour into the baking dish. Layer with jalapenos. Top jalapenos with the cheese. Top cheese with more jalapenos.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1080.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

EASY MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     dessert

Time 38m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature, for greasing the ramekins.
4 (3.1-ounce) disks Mexican chocolate, coarsely chopped (recommended: Ibarra, found in gourmet and Hispanic grocery stores)
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
6 large egg yolks
6 large egg whites
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter 8 (1/2 cup) ramekins or custard cups with 2 tablespoons butter. Set aside.
  • For the souffles: Stir the chocolate and 6 tablespoons butter in a large metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until the mixture is melted and smooth (mixture will be a little grainy). Remove the chocolate mixture from the heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in the egg yolks and add 2 tablespoons of the cooled melted chocolate to the yolks, mixing to incorporate. Add the rest of the chocolate and mix until nice and smooth. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until foamy. Add the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture in 3 additions. Divide the chocolate batter among the prepared ramekins, filling them three-quarters of the way.
  • Bake the souffles until puffed but the centers jiggle slightly, 16 to 18 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHILES RELLENOS SOUFFLE



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After we spent the night at our friends' house in Arizona, we awoke to the tantalizing aroma of an egg souffle. It brings back wonderful memories. -Pat Coyne, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 cups 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 4% small-curd cottage cheese
Optional: Salsa and sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread green chiles in a greased 11x7-in baking dish; sprinkle with olives, onion and cheese. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, biscuit mix, milk and pepper until blended. Stir in cottage cheese; pour over top., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with salsa and sour cream., To Make Ahead: Refrigerate unbaked souffle, covered, several hours or overnight. To use, preheat oven to 350°. Remove souffle from refrigerator while oven heats. Bake, as directed, increasing time as necessary until golden, puffed and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CLASSIC CHEESE SOUFFLé



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Provided by Molly Wizenberg

Yield Makes 4-6 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of ground nutmeg
4 large egg yolks
5 large egg whites
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated Gruyère cheese (about 4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 400F.Butter 6-cup (1 1/2-quart) soufflé dish. Add Parmesan cheese and tilt dish, coating bottom and sides. Warm milk in heavy small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until mixture begins to foam and loses raw taste, about 3 minutes (do not allow mixture to brown). Remove saucepan from heat; let stand 1 minute. Pour in warm milk, whisking until smooth. Return to heat and cook, whisking constantly until very thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in paprika, salt, and nutmeg. Add egg yolks 1 at a time, whisking to blend after each addition. Scrape soufflé base into large bowl. Cool to lukewarm. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into lukewarm or room temperature soufflé base to lighten. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions while gradually sprinkling in Gruyère cheese. Transfer batter to prepared dish.
  • Place dish in oven and immediately reduce oven temperature to 375F. Bake until soufflé is puffed and golden brown on top and center moves only slightly when dish is shaken gently, about 25 minutes (do not open oven door during first 20 minutes). Serve immediately.

MEXICAN CHEESE GRITS SOUFFLE



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Woohooo The US South, Mexico and France all in one recipe!!! If jalapenos are too hot, sub in the diced green chiles from a can.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked grits
4 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tablespoons melted butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper (Or green chiles)
4 egg yolks
4 egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.
  • Stir grits into boiling water; add salt.
  • Cook 10 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until grits are thickened; remove from heat.
  • Add cheese, stirring until melted.
  • Saute' onion and garlic in butter; add to grits.
  • Stir in peppers.
  • Add a small amount of hot grits to egg yolks, stirring well.
  • Add egg yolk mixture to grits, mixing well.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff; fold into grits.
  • Spoon mixture into a greased 2-qt. casserole.
  • Bake at 350º for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.3, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 175.6, Sodium 694.1, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.9

FIVE-CHEESE SOUFFLE



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An assortment of Martha's favorite cheeses -- Emmental, Comte, Scharfe Maxx, Appenzeller, and Pleasant Ridge -- sets this souffle apart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, plus more for souffle dish
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
3 1/3 cups half-and-half
6 large egg yolks
5 1/2 ounces Emmental cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
3 1/2 ounces Comte cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
2 ounces Scharfe Maxx cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 ounces Appenzeller cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 ounces Pleasant Ridge cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
11 large egg whites
1/4 cup egg white powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees on a conventional oven or 375 degrees in a convection oven.
  • Butter a 7-inch round 3 3/4-inch high 9-cup souffle dish. Using a piece of parchment paper, form a collar around souffle dish so that it extends 3 1/2 inches above the top of the dish; using kitchen twine, tie to secure. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually whisk in half-and-half and place over medium-high heat, whisking constantly until thick and smooth.
  • Transfer to a large bowl; scatter butter over top. Butter will melt and prevent a skin from forming on surface. Let cool until lukewarm.
  • Stir in egg yolks and cheese; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together egg whites and egg white powder until medium to stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into bowl with cheese mixture. Transfer to prepared souffle dish.
  • Transfer to oven and bake until souffle is risen and set, 40 to 45 minutes. Remove collar and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and lump-free batter, whisk the egg yolks and milk together in a separate bowl before adding them to the melted butter and flour mixture.
  • Folding the egg whites into the batter is a crucial step. Use a gentle folding motion to incorporate the whites without deflating them. This will help create a light and airy souffle.
  • When pouring the batter into the prepared baking dish, tap it gently on the counter to release any air bubbles. This will help prevent the souffle from collapsing during baking.
  • Bake the souffle immediately after assembling it. The longer it sits, the more likely it is to deflate.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking. This can cause the souffle to collapse.
  • Serve the souffle immediately after it comes out of the oven. It will start to deflate as it cools.

Conclusion:

This Mexican cheese souffle is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its light and airy texture, cheesy flavor, and stunning presentation, it is sure to impress your guests. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, this souffle is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dish to make, give this Mexican cheese souffle a try. You won't be disappointed!

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