LEEK AND POTATO SOUFFLé WITH HAM AND FONTINA
Contain your skepticism: A soufflé made with mashed potatoes doesn't have to be heavy, as David Tanis revealed in 2012. "The two textures can complement each other, resulting in a dish that tastes light but has an underlying heartiness," he says. This one gets added flavor from leeks and ham. If you're new to soufflé-making, this is a good place to start. The potatoes provide a structure that a regular butter and flour roux don't, he wrote, so it's less likely to fall.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. In well-salted water, boil the potatoes until tender, then drain, put in a large mixing bowl and mash with the half-and-half. Cool slightly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the leeks, season with salt and pepper and cook until softened but still bright green, 3 to 4 minutes. Add thyme and garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the cooked leeks to the mashed potatoes and mix well. Add the cayenne, nutmeg, ham and Fontina or Gruyère. Mix well, taste and adjust seasoning. (It should be fairly well seasoned, as the egg, when added, will dilute the flavor.) Beat in the 3 egg yolks.
- Butter a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle the bottom and sides with half the grated Parmesan.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Stir 1/3 of the beaten whites into the potato mixture to lighten and thin it slightly. Quickly fold in the remaining whites, then scrape the soufflé batter into the prepared dish. Sprinkle the top with the remaining Parmesan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes, until nicely browned. Check the center for doneness with a paring knife or skewer. May rest 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 382, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 644 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Rahil Najmi
[email protected]This soufflé was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth it in the end. It was absolutely delicious and everyone at my dinner party loved it.
Jadie Engel
[email protected]This soufflé was perfect! It was light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.
raishul azam
[email protected]This soufflé was a bit too eggy for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would try using a different ratio of eggs to other ingredients next time.
Kelvin Pedro
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of soufflés, but I decided to give this one a try. I'm so glad I did! It was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.
Aweys Shair
[email protected]This soufflé was amazing! It was so light and fluffy, and the flavor was incredible. I will definitely be making this again and again.
As Ashraful
[email protected]This soufflé was a bit disappointing. It didn't rise as much as I expected and the flavor was a bit bland. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Fariya Jahan
[email protected]I made this soufflé for my family and they all loved it. It was light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
cody d
[email protected]This soufflé was a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It was easy to make and it turned out really well. I would definitely recommend it.
Chasidah *teampublishorperish Fried
[email protected]This soufflé was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I would try using a different type of cheese next time, maybe something a little lighter.
lovemore kachana
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of leeks, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The leeks were surprisingly mild and flavorful, and they paired perfectly with the potatoes, ham, and fontina cheese. I will definitely be making this sou
Luwi Don5
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soufflé turned out beautifully. It was golden brown and fluffy, and the flavor was divine. I served it with a simple green salad and it was the perfect meal.
Noelle Fitzgerald
[email protected]This soufflé was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it in the end. The flavor was amazing and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make it again, but maybe for a special occasion.
adams_scribbles
[email protected]I made this soufflé for a brunch gathering and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. The leek and potato combination was perfect, and the ham and fontina cheese added a touch of richness and flavor. I would highly recommen
Hala Hala
[email protected]This leek and potato soufflé was a hit at our dinner party! It was light and fluffy, with a delicious flavor combination of leeks, potatoes, ham, and fontina cheese. I will definitely be making this again.