Do Ahead Swiss Cheese Soufflés 🧀🥚
Description: This is a marvelous recipe perfect for busy mornings or brunches! These Swiss cheese soufflés can be prepared ahead, frozen, and baked whenever needed, making them a convenient and delightful treat. With a creamy texture and rich flavor, they are sure to impress your guests and family alike.
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Cheese, High In…, Weeknight, Oven, Freezer, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 408.6
- Fat Content: 29.7g
- Saturated Fat: 17.1g
- Cholesterol: 297.6mg
- Sodium: 634.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.5g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Protein: 22.5g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Butter |
| 1/3 cup | Flour |
| 3/4 tsp | Salt |
| To taste | Pepper |
| 1 1/2 cups | Milk |
| 2 cups | Swiss cheese |
| 6 | Eggs |
Instructions:
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Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Grease ten custard cups or soufflé cups (or large muffin tins) with butter.
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Making the Cheese Sauce:
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper, blending until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Swiss cheese until fully melted.
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Preparing the Eggs:
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks until thickened and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes.
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Combining the Ingredients:
- Slowly stir the cheese mixture into the beaten egg yolks until well combined.
- Gradually pour the yolk mixture over the stiff egg whites, gently folding together until fully incorporated.
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Filling and Freezing:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared custard or soufflé cups, filling them evenly.
- If using individual cups, place them in one or two baking pans.
- Cover the soufflés with aluminum foil and transfer to the freezer.
- Freeze until 1 1/4 hours before serving time.
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Baking from Frozen:
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Remove the soufflés from the freezer and place the baking pan(s) in the oven.
- Pour very hot water into the baking pan(s) around the soufflés, filling it about 1/2 inch deep.
- Bake the frozen soufflés for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Serving:
- Once baked, remove the soufflés from the oven and serve immediately while hot and fluffy.
Enjoy these delightful Swiss cheese soufflés, a make-ahead marvel perfect for any occasion, from busy weekday mornings to special brunch gatherings! 🍽️✨
