Cheesy Tomato Basil Souffle
The souffle is a classic French dish known for its light and airy texture, achieved by incorporating beaten egg whites into the base mixture.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 200 gram Tomatoes
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 4 unit Egg yolks
- 4 unit Egg whites
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a souffle dish with butter and sprinkle with grated cheddar cheese.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in milk and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated cheddar cheese until melted.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks. Gradually add the cheese mixture, stirring constantly.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared souffle dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden and puffed.
- Serve immediately with fresh basil leaves and sliced tomatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 25g9%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.