Broccoli Cheese Souffle
photo by ddav0962
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄2 cup milk
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 3 egg whites, whipped into fluffy mounds
directions
- Preheat oven to 350 F, fill round cake pan or pie pan with 1/2 inch boiling water.
- Steam broccoli florets until tender.
- Melt butter in medium sauce pan.
- Add flour to melted butter until smooth.
- Slowly stir in milk.
- Once mixture is smooth add onion, nutmeg and cheese.
- Add broccoli to mix.
- Whipp egg whites into soft peaks.
- Slowly fold in cheese mixture, do not stir.
- Pour egg and cheese mixture into round csserole dish with high sides, approx 1 1/2 quart.
- Place dish in pan with water, bake for 50-60 minutes.
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Reviews
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This was my very first souffle. I, too, was concerned about raw onions, so I sauteed them for about seven minutes, and cooled them completely. Also, because I've never made one, I didn't know if I was supposed to let the cheese/broccoli mix cool before I added it to the egg whites. So I turned off the heat and left it on the stove while I whipped the egg whites. I didn't grease the dish, or add salt. I followed the recipe exactly and neither was mentioned. The soufflee collapsed within about 30 seconds, but I think that's what it's supposed to do? It also stuck to the dish, but not so much that I couldn't get it out. It did make for a rough looking portion though. With all of that said, this is honestly one of best things I've eaten in my life, no kidding! Fluffy, and moist, cheesy, and delicate! I could have eaten the whole thing in one sitting. Had to remind myself that there's a cup of cheese in it! Husband loved it as well, and we have one portion left. Is this supposed to feed six? No way! It'd only feed one if I had my way! This is awesome! Would love to have my questions addressed if possible.
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Yum!! Very easy to put together, however, I was confused about the onions. I assumed they should be sauteed, but the instructions didn't note when, and I can't abide by raw onions. I ended up "cheating" and used dried minced onion and added it with the broccoli. It worked great. I increased the recipe so I could use up 5 egg whites. My husband and I and two kiddos (ages 4 and 1) ate nearly the whole thing for dinner. (I can't imagine that the original recipe could serve six.) Both of the kids loved it!
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